Summary
Small indirectly heated full wave rectifier originally designed for use in car radios but became widely used in compact mains powered radios and other electronic equipment with moderate power requirements. 6.3 volt indirectly heated cathode. Used as power rectifier in wide class of electronic equipment. maximum d.c. output per plate 70 mm. Similar to 6X4.
Physical Description
Tubular glass bulb with octal base, six pins present. Mounted on display block.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Arthur J. Veall Pty Ltd, 24 Mar 1944
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Manufacturer
Australian Wireless Valve Co (AWV Co), Australia, circa1942
AWV only started making this type in 1941 and this particular one was acquired in 1944. -
Inscriptions
Bulb: 6X5/GT Base: Radiotron/MADE IN AUSTRALIA Display block: Description, some basic data and name of donor.
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Overall Dimensions
79 mm (Length), 32 mm (Outside Diameter)
Dimensions not including display blck
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