Summary
Beam power output valve, very popular as for use in radio receivers, instruments, audio amplifiers and military equipment. It was released in 1939 and remained in production until the end of valve manufacture at AWV.
Used as class A power amplifier and class AB1 power amplifier. 6.3 V indirectly heated cathode, manufactured by Amalgamated Wireless Valve Company, Sydney, Australia
Physical Description
Tubular glass bulb on octal base with 7 pins present. Black coating inside bulb to facilitate cooling.
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Unknown Source, 1981
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Manufacturer
Australian Wireless Valve Co (AWV Co), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1939-1950
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Inscriptions
Bulb: 6V6/GT Paper label on base: 6V6/GT Base: Radiotron/MADE IN AUSTRALIA/(excise mark 1 over 4)
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Overall Dimensions
84 mm (Length), 32 mm (Outside Diameter)
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