Summary
Triode-pentode used in audio amplifiers and the audio section of radio and television receivers in the latter part of the 1960s.
6.3 V indirectly heated cathode.
The combination of a high mu triode and a high gain output pentode meant that a single valve could be used in simple audio amplifiers with up to 4 watts output and a pair could be used in push-pull to produce am output of 10 watts or more. Also known as ECL86 in Europe.
Manufacturer: Amalgamated Wireless Valve Company, Sydney, NSW.
Physical Description
Tubular glass bulb with exhaust tip on top with nine pin miniature configuration.
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Amalgamated Wireless Valve Co Pty Ltd (AWV), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1965-1969
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6GW8/(AWV logo)/Super RADIOTRON/MADE IN AUSTRALIA Paper label: 6GW8
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Overall Dimensions
77 mm (Length), 20 mm (Outside Diameter)
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