Summary
High gain pentode originally designed for use in television receivers and adopted for use in radar and other military applications during World War II. Normally made with a metal bulb but AWV was not equipped for metal valve production so they produced this version with a glass bulb. 6.3 volt indirectly heated cathode.
Manufactured by Amalgamated Wireless Valve Company, Sydney.
Physical Description
Sectioned tubular glass bulb with octal base. Mounted on display block with ST 022558.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Australia: Munitions Department, 02 May 1947
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Manufacturer
Amalgamated Wireless Valve Company, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1943
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Inscriptions
Base: Radiotron/MADE IN AUSTRALIA/AWA/V2/(excise stamp 1 over 4)/D(broad arrow)D Display block: (text)
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Overall Dimensions
80 mm (Length), 32 mm (Outside Diameter)
Dimensions of sectioned valve, excluding display block.
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