[RSM] From Raw Crystal to Crystal Oscillator -- K2GL's wartime efforts with piezo-electric crystal manufacturing

[Cary Rubenfeld]

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>From Frank Donavan W3LPL

This wartime film was produced 81 years ago.  The film was shot at
Reeves Sound Laboratories.

"Reeves" was Buzz Reeves K2GL (SK), a prolific contributor to
advancements in electronics industry during World War II.  Read abou
Buzz's wartime efforts  here:

https://issuu.com/pikappaphi/docs/1944_3_sep/22

If you have ever wondered about Quartz crystals used in radio transmitters,
crystal bandpass filters, modern wristwatches, computer motherboards,
TVs and many other devices, this film will amaze and probably overwhelm
you with information you probably did not mind not knowing. ..

https://youtube.com/watch?v=duZlWWwxIPQ&si=FdMOiVvsOVk9tm4o

An interesting history of the quartz crystal industry is here:

https://ieee-uffc.org/about-us/history/uffc-s-history/a-history-of-the-quartz-crystal-industry-in-the-usa

73
Frank