Summary
Power output pentode. Also known as EL84. Popular for use in high fidelity and guitar amplifiers in the 1960s, also used in radiograms.
This valve was introduced in about 1953 and is still being manufactured in Eastern Europe and China for the guitar amplifier market.
Manufacturer: AWV, Sydney, Australia.
6.3 V indirectly heated cathode.
Physical Description
Tubular bulb with 9 pin miniature base.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Science Museum of Victoria (SMV), 01 Aug 1971
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Manufacturer
Amalgamated Wireless Valve Co Pty Ltd (AWV), Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1960-1969
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Inscriptions
Bulb: 6BQ5/Super Raditron/(AWV logo)/Made in Australia
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Overall Dimensions
76 mm (Length), 20 mm (Outside Diameter)
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