Summary
Sharp cut-off high gain R.F. pentode. Used in wide band amplifiers such as television and radar intermediate frequency and video amplifiers.
The date on the box probably refers to when this valve was taken out of service.1968 as the year of manufacture seems too recent.
6.3 volt indirectly heated cathode.
Manufacturer: Mullard (Mitcham works), England.
Physical Description
Tubular glass bulb with exhaust tip and 7 pin miniature base. Valve is contained in original carton. Rectangular carton coloured green, white and blue in various places. Company name and logo in red and white.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Science Museum of Victoria (SMV), 01 Aug 1971
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Inscriptions
Bulb: (Mullard logo)/6AM6/(BVA logo)/MADE IN/GREAT BRITAIN/ER1/R8F2 Carton: Two sides the same: Mullard/ELECTRONIC/VALVE Other two sides the same: (Mullard logo)/GUARANTEED ELECTRONIC VALVE One end: 6AM6/Mullard Other end: (Mullard logo)/VALVE Handwriting on one side of the carton: Stab RHS from front/4 7 69
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Overall Dimensions
66 mm (Length), 23 mm (Width), 24 mm (Depth)
Dimensions of box containing valve.
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Part Dimensions
53 mm (Length), 18 mm (Outside Diameter)
Dimensions of valve only.
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