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Power - Pentode (NOT beam) vacuum tubes

Power - Pentode (NOT beam) records in Tube Tinker cover 396 tube designations, including 1,397 preserved original datasheets. Compare bases, sockets, heater requirements, construction, exact variations, and directional replacement options.

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Tube records
396
Original datasheets
1,397
Variation families
42
Tubes with alternatives
91

About Power - Pentode (NOT beam) tubes

Tubes of this type must a power pentode section which takes priority. The max plate watt rating must be over 10 watts and less than 100 watts. Qualification also says that this tube did NOT qualify as "HorizontalSweep" or "VerticalSweep"

Electrical range

Nominal heater voltage
0.625–60 V
Nominal heater current
0.01–9 A

Common power - pentode (not beam) characteristics

These are the most frequently recorded attributes among tubes in this category.

Bases

  • 5J21
  • 9DX8
  • 7S7
  • B9A6
  • Octal6
  • 5E4
  • Subminiature4
  • 5B3

Sockets

  • B9A82
  • IO47
  • B7G18
  • B514
  • P8A13
  • B5D11
  • B8G9
  • M7A8

Constructions

  • Pentode325
  • Pentode-Triode38
  • Diode-Diode-Pentode16
  • Pentode-Pentode13
  • BeamPower-Pentode1
  • Diode-Pentode1
  • Pentode-Pentode-Triode1
  • Pentode-Rectifier1

Power - Pentode (NOT beam) tube list

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  • PENDD4020

    Diode-Diode-Pentode

    Combination double-diode output pentode integrating detector or AVC diode functions with an audio power-output pentode.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    40 V
    Sections
    3
  • PLL80

    Pentode-Pentode

    PLL80/12HU8-family output pentode; available source lacks enough detail for a narrower functional assignment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    12 V
    Sections
    2
  • PM22D

    Pentode

    Directly heated 2 V battery power pentode providing approximately 300 mW Class A audio output.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B4
    Heater
    2 V
    Sections
    1
  • PP4018

    Pentode

    Series-heater output pentode developed for efficient audio amplification from unusually low anode voltages.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B6
    Heater
    40 V
    Sections
    1
  • PT15

    Pentode

    Marconi RF transmitting pentode for oscillator, power-amplifier, frequency-multiplier, and telephony service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • PT2

    Pentode

    Early OSRAM directly heated battery-era power pentode for receiver audio output.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B5
    Heater
    2 V
    Sections
    1
  • PT240

    Pentode

    Early Marconi directly heated output pentode developed to provide greater audio power than the PT2.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B5
    Heater
    2 V
    Sections
    1
  • PT25H

    Pentode

    High-efficiency Marconi power pentode for substantial Class A audio output.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • PT4

    Pentode

    Directly heated Marconi power pentode for early audio-output service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B5
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • PT41B

    Pentode

    Cossor power pentode for substantial receiver, public-address, and general audio-output amplification.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B5
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • PT425

    Pentode

    Marconi power pentode for receivers using a single low-frequency stage, combining gain and output capability.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B5
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • PT625

    Pentode

    Marconi super-power pentode for higher-output audio service at anode voltages to approximately 250 V.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B5
    Heater
    6 V
    Sections
    1
  • QP240

    Pentode-Pentode

    Matched double pentode designed for quiescent push-pull battery-receiver output stages, with individually identified sections for balanced audio power operation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2 V
    Sections
    2
  • QP25

    Pentode-Pentode

    Battery double-pentode output valve for quiescent push-pull audio service, combining two matched power pentode sections in one envelope.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2 V
    Sections
    2
  • RENS1823D

    Pentode

    Telefunken series-heater output pentode providing approximately 1 W audio power in transformerless receivers.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • RES1664D

    Pentode

    Telefunken output pentode for conventional audio-frequency power amplification in early radio equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • RES174D

    Pentode

    Telefunken battery output pentode for low-frequency power service in portable receivers.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • RES212

    Pentode

    Telefunken battery output pentode designed to provide useful audio power from comparatively low anode voltage.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2 V
    Sections
    1
  • RES374

    Pentode

    Telefunken battery audio-frequency output pentode designed for receiver loudspeaker service. Its low-power directly heated construction provides useful audio output in portable battery equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • RES664D

    Pentode

    Telefunken high-power screen-grid output pentode designed for audio-frequency amplification. Its power construction supports substantial low-frequency loudspeaker drive in receiver and amplifier output stages.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4 V
    Sections
    1
  • RK20

    Pentode

    Raytheon power pentode designed for RF amplification, oscillation, modulation, and frequency-multiplier service. Its transmitting construction supports multiple radio-frequency generation and power functions.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    7.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • RK20A

    Pentode

    Raytheon power pentode for RF amplification, oscillator, modulation, and frequency-multiplier service. Designed as a versatile transmitting tube for amateur and professional radio-frequency equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    7.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • RK23

    Pentode

    Heater-type pentode RF power amplifier and oscillator designed for amateur transmitting service. Its construction supports both radio-frequency generation and transmitter output amplification.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    MEDIUM5
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • RK25

    Pentode

    Raytheon transmitting pentode designed for RF power and suppressor-grid modulation service. Manufacturer tables provide transmitting electrode voltages, currents, dissipation, power, and capacitance data.

    Base
    7-Pin
    Socket
    MEDIUM7
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • RK25B

    Pentode

    Heater-type pentode RF power amplifier and oscillator with alternate base construction. It retains the transmitting and radio-frequency generation functions of the RK25 family.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    MEDIUM5
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • RK28

    Pentode

    Directly heated thoriated-tungsten pentode designed for RF power amplification and oscillator service. Its filamentary transmitting construction supports substantial radio-frequency output.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    10 V
    Sections
    1
  • RK44

    Pentode

    Heater-type transmitting pentode designed for RF power-amplifier and oscillator service. It combines radio-frequency generation and output amplification in professional or amateur transmitters.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    MEDIUM7
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    1
  • RK45

    Pentode

    Heater-type power pentode designed for amplifier, oscillator, and modulator service. Its transmitting construction supports RF generation, output power, and modulation functions.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    MEDIUM5
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    1
  • RK46

    Pentode

    Directly heated pentode power amplifier designed for RF amplification, oscillator, frequency-multiplier, and modulation service. A versatile transmitting tube for multiple radio-frequency functions.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    MEDIUM5
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    1
  • RK75

    Pentode

    Raytheon transmitting pentode intended for RF oscillator-amplifier service. Manufacturer documentation provides transmitting maximum ratings and capacitances for radio-frequency power generation and amplification.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    MEDIUM5
    Heater
    5.5 V
    Sections
    1
  • RK837

    Pentode

    Raytheon RF pentode designed for oscillator-amplifier transmitting service. Published maximum ratings and capacitances establish its role as a radio-frequency power and generation tube.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    MEDIUM7
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    1
  • RL12P2

    Pentode

    German transmitting pentode with published electrical ratings and operating conditions. Designed for professional radio-frequency power service in communications and military-era transmitting equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    1
  • RL12P35

    Pentode

    German transmitting pentode with published limiting ratings and operating data. Manufacturer documentation establishes radio-frequency power output service in professional transmitter equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    1
  • RL12P50

    Pentode

    German transmitting pentode with published limiting ratings and operating conditions. Its construction and ratings support substantial radio-frequency power service in professional transmitting equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    1
  • RL15A

    Pentode

    Directly heated transmitting power pentode with approximately 20 W plate dissipation, designed for short-wave RF service to about 60 MHz. Intended for oscillator or power-amplifier applications.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B9G
    Heater
    2.4 V
    Sections
    1
  • RL24P2

    Pentode

    German transmitting pentode with published limiting ratings and operating data. Its manufacturer documentation identifies professional radio-frequency power service rather than receiver small-signal operation.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2.4 V
    Sections
    1
  • RL24P3

    Pentode

    German transmitting pentode with published limiting ratings and operating conditions. Designed for professional RF power generation or amplification in transmitter equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    2.2 V
    Sections
    1
  • RL2P3

    Pentode

    German transmitting pentode with manufacturer-published limiting ratings and operating data. Its construction supports radio-frequency power service in professional transmitting equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    1.7 V
    Sections
    1
  • RL40A

    Pentode

    Transmitting power pentode with approximately 40 W plate dissipation for RF oscillator, frequency-multiplier, and power-amplifier service to about 120 MHz.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    GU50
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    1
  • RL42P40

    Pentode

    German transmitting pentode with published limiting ratings and operating data. Manufacturer documentation establishes substantial radio-frequency power service in professional transmitter equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    4.2 V
    Sections
    1
  • RL42P6

    Pentode

    German transmitting pentode with published limiting ratings and operating conditions. Its construction and ratings identify it as a professional RF power tube.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    3.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • RL48P15

    Pentode

    German transmitting pentode with published limiting ratings and operating data. Designed for professional radio-frequency power generation or amplification rather than receiving service.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    48 V
    Sections
    1
  • RL65A

    Pentode

    Transmitting pentode with approximately 65 W plate dissipation for radio-frequency oscillator and power-amplifier service. Its substantial dissipation supports medium-power professional transmitting applications.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B4
    Heater
    10 V
    Sections
    1
  • RS1003

    Pentode

    Siemens power pentode documented in professional transmitting-tube literature. The available source establishes pentode construction, but provides limited extracted application wording beyond its transmitter-class context.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • RS389

    Pentode

    German transmitting pentode with published limiting ratings and operating data. Manufacturer documentation establishes professional radio-frequency power service in transmitter equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • RS391

    Pentode

    German transmitting pentode with published limiting ratings and operating conditions. Its construction and electrical ratings support professional radio-frequency power generation or amplification.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • SRS551

    Pentode

    High-transconductance RFT transmitting pentode for HF/VHF driver and final stages to approximately 150 MHz.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    6.3 V
    Sections
    1
  • SRS552N

    Pentode

    RFT transmitting pentode for audio-frequency, radio-frequency, and pulse operation to approximately 65 MHz.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    12.6 V
    Sections
    1