Summary
Dual diode used as a detector and AVC rectifier in radios and other communications equipment. 6.3 V indirectly heated cathode, manufactured by RCA, Harrison NJ, USA
Manufactured for British services.
This valve was manufactured by RCA in the United States for the British Services probably under Lend-Lease arrangements. Its characteristics were the same as the type EB34. Its British military designations were VR54, 10E/11400 and CV1054. Contrary to the paper label on the base, the valve is not a 6V6GT.
Physical Description
Tubular glass bulb on octal base with all pins present. Black coating on outside of bulb for screening. Base shell is metal painted black.
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Unknown Source, 1981
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Manufacturer
Radio Corporation of America (RCA), Harrison, New Jersey, United States of America, 1941-1945
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Inscriptions
Bulb: (handwritten in pencil)EB34 Paper label on base: 6V6/GT Base: Radiotron/MADE IN U.S.A. BY/RCA/1638/V.R.54/10E-11400
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Brand Names
RCA (Thermionic Electron Valves) , Radiotron (Thermionic Electron Valves)
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Overall Dimensions
78 mm (Length), 30 mm (Outside Diameter)
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