Summary
Octode converter, popular in the late 1930s and still used for some time after World War II (1939-1945).
Manufacturer: Philips, Sydney, NSW.
The 2 over 4 excise mark indicates that this example was manufactured in Philips's Sydney plant. Philips moved to Hendon South Australia in 1946.
6.3 volt indirectly heated cathode.
Physical Description
Gold sprayed tubular glass bulb with top cap and octal base
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Unknown Source
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Manufacturer
Philips, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1939
The excise mark 2(over)4 indicates that the valve was made in Philips' Sydney factory. -
Inscriptions
Bulb: EK2G/GT/Y1(illegible)/D35/MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/2(over)4 Base: PHILIPS/Miniwatt/(sticky label)EK28GT
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Overall Dimensions
90 mm (Length), 32 mm (Outside Diameter)
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