[en] This paper describes the basic circuit and the design method for a multidecade logarithmic counting ratemeter. The method is based on the charging and discharging of several RC time constants. An F.E.T. switch is used and the drain current is converted into a proportional voltage by a current to voltage converter. The logarithmic linearity was estimated for 4 decades starting from 50 cps. This circuit can be used in several nuclear instruments like survey meters and counting systems. This circuits has been developed as part of campbell channel instrumentation. (author)

[en] The operating history and improvements of the Kartini research reactor are presented. The Kartini reactor is operated during office hours: 5 days a week and 6-7 hours a day, except in particular cases. For 15 years since 1979 the Kartini reactor has been operated using spent fuels and used core from the Bandung Triga Mark II. Since 1994, however the Kartini reactor has been operated using the 104 SS type of fuel elements. Several difficulties and anomalies were encountered during its operation. A brief explanation of the maintenance, quality control and quality assurance programme during its operation are also discussed. (orig.)