6h6 vacuum tube data booklet

This tube was first developed by tungsol for the us military. Often, finding a tube that works on the higher frequency bands requires several samples including various brands. As if the features above are not enough, tdsl pe includes internet urls for over 9,500 vacuum tubes where you can click to see a data sheet on the web or visit the site which hosts the data sheets. Unfortunately sylvania didnt put data sheets on separate pages they run together so its hard to. Vacuum tube 5726 6al5w, dual diode twin diode miniature type. We also specialize in hammond organ, power amplifier, and guitar amplifier vacuum tubes. Please see the substitutes at the top of the page for more details. The 1l6 is a 7 pin miniature vacuum tube of the pentagrid converter type. At the time philips had already developed and patented power pentode designs, which were rapidly replacing power triodes due to their greater efficiency. Thanks to frank philipse for supplying the above pdf datasheet.

Heres a data sheet that includes the plate characteristics. It has been used by the tube diy underground for many years and is now becoming better known in the mainstream. Released in 1949 for the zenith transoceanic shortwave portable radio, this tube was in commercial production until the early 1960s the 1l6 was to be a specialty tube, produced in. The lone 6h6 diode is used to rectify one of the ac filament voltage for the. This is a suitable replacement for any 6g6gvt198a power pentode tube type. I cranked the power supplies up to run the tube at maximum ratings500vdc plate voltage, 75ma plate current35w. View electron tube vacuum tube valve tube product datasheet at. The 6h6 is the smallest of the metal valves we have seen.

These are from the reflector factory made in 1984, a very desirous date code. The tube list at abc vacuum tubes is very extensive, as is our inventory of vacuum tubes, grid caps, sockets, valves and capacitors. This book let describes the technical features of the new rca. Vacuum tube 6h6, diode, twin antique electronic supply. A flat sheet beam is electrostatically deflected across the anode which is. The 6hs6 doesnt have much impact compared to its role in the r4b. In subsequent years the glass foot was used to hold hard metal pins and the all glass valve was born. The preferred oem tube of 50sera fender tweed champ and deluxe amplifiers the tungsol 6v6 has a geometry designed to safely handle the higher voltages used in guitar amps plus heavier plate and grid materials. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. This is a suitable replacement for any 829b3e29 transmitting power tetrode tube type. I need a basic primer on interpreting vacuum tube datasheets. New 6gh8a driver tubes for the super seventy amplifier we have bad news and good news this month. The 6h6 is designed for service as a diode detector, automatic volume control rectifier.

Hf means heater or filament voltage and current specifications. The 1959 book lost some older tube data, and some of the good info in the appendix, but gained a bunch of picture tube crt data, modern tv tubes, as well as some other odd info like crystal diode data. This is a collection of more detailed vacuum tube descriptions, explanations, and general information. The perfect choice for vintage tweed and blackface amps such as the 1960 bassman, twin, showman or super reverb. The 6n6p double triode is miniature device enclosed in glass bulb provided with a ninepin base and an indirectly heated oxidecoated cathode and designed for low frequency power amplification. One hickok tested new old stock general electric gl 918. Comprehensive tube data table eia vacuumtube base diagrams table 14triode transmitting tubes table 15tetrode and pentode transmitting tubes material taken from the component data chapter of the 1988 arrl handbook. Supplying over 2000 different vacuum tube types, valves, grid caps, sockets and capacitors. It is easy for antique collectors, ham radio operators, audio enthusiasts, broadcast enthusiasts and amateur radio hobbyists to buy, sell and trade vacuum tubes, electron tubes. Your diminutive tube requires only 300ma, so many more could be powered.

The novosibirsk 6h6pi tubes we stock are the highest quality 6h6pi we have found and is a great power tube upgrade. Reflector 6h8c 6sn7 cryo vacuum tube nos 1984 6sn7gtb the 6h8c is a fine sounding tube that is a direct replacement for any 6sn7 or 5692 application. Bold designators are close or identical, italic designators are different ratings, different pinouts or different filament voltages. The 6aq5 mullardphilips tube designation el90 is a miniature 7pin b7g audio power output beam tetrode vacuum tube with ratings virtually identical to the 6v6 at 250 v. We also specialize in hammond organ, power amplifier, and. The first electronic amplification of sound was done with vacuum tubes.

Antique radio forums view topic how does a 6h6 tube work. It was commonly used as an output audio amplifier in tube tvs and radios. Eico 625 vacuum tube valve tester diy audio projects. Antique radio forums view topic how many tube testers. I allowed the tube to run continuously for several hours. Released in 1949 for the zenith transoceanic shortwave portable radio, this tube was in commercial production until the early 1960s. Tube 6bh6 or rohre 6bh6 id3712, vacuum pentode, miniatur7pinbase b7g, usa 1940 and rfifstage shown. Follow the links on the left to find the tubes, valves, sockets, grid caps, and capacitors for your antique radio, ham radio, hifi stereo, or other electronic piece. Find highquality vacuum tube stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images.

Tube 6h6 or rohre 6h6 id596, double diode, octal int. The driver stage of the audio system uses an rca 6c5 which is resistance coupled to the first af tube and transformer coupled into the push pull power output stage. There are versions of this tube with extended ratings for industrial application which are designated as 6aq5a with controlled heater warmup. We have an exciting inventory of nos and used vintage vacuum tubes for all forms of radio and television broadcasting and receiving applications. Check out our new interesting tube facts down below.

I set the philipsecg tube up on my general radio vacuum tube bridge. The construction is of a pressed glass foot holding the electrodes and sealed into the steel envelope. Id1o20b rca interchangeability directory this interchangeability directory of industrial. Comprehensive tube data american radio relay league. The 6n6p is a fantastic tube for preamps and driver stages, and is even used as output tubes in the little dot mkiii headphone amp. Rca introduced the glass foot with metal envelope can in 1935. This tube was the heart of the dyna st70 amplifier and our super seventy upgrade thereto. We hope to continue to add to these links over time. We buy all of our tubes from reliable sources and are always on the look out for quality tubes and tube suppliers. Substitutes are given as a guide only please refer to original manufacturers data sheets to ensure that a substitute is safe and appropriate for your application. These newoldstock vacuum tube specifications are provided as. A few specialquality tubes did not have a standard equivalent, e.

This is a list of vacuum tubes or thermionic valves, and lowpressure gasfilled tubes. A sincere thanks to both bob cheney, n1dqm, and john red shaw, k1deu, who provided guidance in compiling this tube. This auction is for one matched pair 2 tubes of the high quality novosibirsk 6h6pi power tubes compatible with the little dot mk ii and mk iii amps. It is not only our business, but also our hobby to design and refurbish vacuum tube equipment. In these new metal tubes, vacuumtight welds requiring a current flow of as. The result better mids and bottom while keeping the smooth top of the classic 6v6s. Information or data about vacuum tube or thermionic valve pin connections is always useful to have to hand. The leadout wires were then attached to the octal base, also introduced in america in 1935. Top of page top rated customer service 60 day no hassle return policy same day shipping by 4pm et product ideas. Manual also includes instructions and 11x17 schematic for model 610 test panel. Displays real world application data for over 1,700 vacuum tubes.

It is very similar electrically to its predecessors, the loktalbased 1la6 and 1lc6. At over 750 pages this one has to stay broken into pieces. It is an excellent small signal detector and was used in many early vacuum tube voltmeters for the ac rectifier, as well as fm detectorsdiscriminators but was pretty much replaced by the miniature 6al5 twin diode tube later on, and then by crystal rectifiers like the 1n34, 1n60. Vacuum tube 6l6wgc, tube amp doctor the classic sound of the 1950s and 60s excellent tone, maximum lifetime. Reflector 6h8c 6sn7 cryo vacuum tube nos 1984 cryoset. There is no difference between the 6l6wgb or the 5881, they are the same tube. The bad news is that the 7l99 vacuum tube is discontinued and is no longer available except as residual old stock at a very high price. R4 as with the 2c, the 12bz6 v1 is the most important tube in the radio. Audto bastcs iuly, 1990 page 3 new 6gh8a driver tubes. The problems with the 6c4 vacuum tube, when used as the tunable oscillator in certain receivers, i. Special thanks to frank philipse whose web site is and other host sites of vacuum tube data. The 6kz8 v8 is a close second, followed by 12be6 v3 and then v4, v5, v12 12ba6. Telefunken tube date codes if you are fortunate enough to have some telefunken tubes with labels that are intact, here is an explanation of how to determine when they were made. The tube list at the tube center is very extensive, as is our inventory of vacuum tubes, grid caps, sockets, valves and capacitors.

Due to an ever increasing demand plus a dwindling supply of n. Service data the various diagrams of this booklet contain such information as will be needed to isolate causes for defective operation when such develops. Printed from available copy or scanned from original at 600dpi. Find great deals on ebay for 6h6 tube and 6n6 tube. Pin connections were not easy to standardise because of the varying internal construction of the thermionic valves dependent upon their function and. An impressive manly vacuum tube such as an 807 beam tetrode will have about a 1a filament, so an ordinary laptop adapter should be able to power at least 9 tubes check the nameplate rating and the tube datasheets and add maybe 30% margin. Its good to have a spare 12bz6 and 6kz8 if you plan on using the radio. With the wide variety of tubes that are in use there are many different configurations.