Electronic tube type
Power - Tetrode (NOT beam) vacuum tubes
Power - Tetrode (NOT beam) records in Tube Tinker cover 179 tube designations, including 426 preserved original datasheets. Compare bases, sockets, heater requirements, construction, exact variations, and directional replacement options.
- Tube records
- 179
- Original datasheets
- 426
- Variation families
- 13
- Tubes with alternatives
- 6
About Power - Tetrode (NOT beam) tubes
Tubes of this type must a power tetrode 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
- 1.35–120 V
- Nominal heater current
- 0.09–2,275 A
Common power - tetrode (not beam) characteristics
These are the most frequently recorded attributes among tubes in this category.
Bases
- B9G2
- 5C1
- 6AM1
- 8AV1
- 9NV1
- 9V1
- E9-11
Sockets
- IO12
- B9A8
- B8G6
- UX44
- SEPTAR73
- B4A2
- B7A2
- G9K2
Constructions
- Tetrode139
- Tetrode-Tetrode35
- Diode-Tetrode2
- BeamTetrode1
- Rectifier-Tetrode1
- Tetrode-Triode1
Power - Tetrode (NOT beam) tube list
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117P7GT Rectifier-Tetrode
Brimar combination tube containing a rectifier section and a power tetrode, using a 117 V series heater. It integrates rectification and output amplification in one envelope for compact mains-powered equipment.
- Base
- 8AV
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 117 V
- Sections
- 2
11E13 Tetrode-Tetrode
Indirectly heated double high-frequency tetrode, internally neutralized for push-pull amplification to approximately 225 MHz. Two tetrode sections provide balanced RF power amplification in one envelope.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 2
11E15 Tetrode-Tetrode
Internally neutralized double high-frequency tetrode designed for push-pull amplification or frequency-tripler service to approximately 500 MHz. Two RF tetrode sections share one envelope.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 2
11E16 Tetrode-Tetrode
Internally neutralized double high-frequency tetrode with center-tapped heater, designed for push-pull amplification or frequency-tripler service to approximately 600 MHz.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 2
12EM6 Diode-Tetrode
Combined detector diode and power tetrode sharing a common cathode. The tetrode is designed for low-voltage power amplification directly from an automotive battery, while the diode provides signal detection.
- Base
- 9NV
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 2
254A Tetrode
Western Electric thoriated-tungsten transmitting tetrode rated for Class-B RF service with approximately 10 W catalog output. Designed for radio-frequency power amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- MEDIUM4BAYONET
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
254B Tetrode
Western Electric thoriated-tungsten transmitting tetrode rated for Class-B RF service with approximately 12.5 W catalog output. Designed for radio-frequency power amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- MEDIUM4BAYONET
- Heater
- 7.5 V
- Sections
- 1
282A Tetrode
Air-cooled transmitting tetrode designed for Class-B RF service. Its construction and operating ratings support radio-frequency power amplification in transmitter equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- J4
- Heater
- 10 V
- Sections
- 1
305A Tetrode
Air-cooled transmitting tetrode designed for Class-B RF service. Its power construction supports professional radio-frequency amplification rather than receiving-type operation.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 10 V
- Sections
- 1
350A Tetrode
Western Electric air-cooled heater-cathode transmitting tetrode designed for RF power service. Its construction supports professional radio-frequency amplifier operation.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UY5
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
367A Tetrode
Western Electric air-cooled heater-cathode tetrode designed for RF power service. Manufacturer documentation identifies it as a transmitting-class radio-frequency output device.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
3D21 Tetrode
High-vacuum beam-power tube designed primarily for blocking-oscillator and pulse-modulator service, also usable as a deflection amplifier where short high-power pulses are required.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- IO
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
3D21A-B Tetrode
3D21A-B power - tetrode (not beam) electronic tube specifications and datasheets.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
3D23 Tetrode
Lewis Electronics 3D23 directly heated thoriated-tungsten multi-electrode RF transmitting power tube, provisionally classified as a tetrode, with 6.3 V 3 A filament and Class C output around 130 W.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
3D24 Tetrode
High-efficiency air-cooled transmitting tetrode designed for VHF RF power service, providing substantial output at high radio frequencies.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B8G
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
4045A Tetrode
Coplanar-grid power tetrode published under the 4045A designation. Its specialized grid geometry supports high-frequency power operation in professional electronic equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B5
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
4260A Tetrode
Standard Valves directly heated tetrode with published operating data. Its filamentary construction and power ratings support output-stage service rather than ordinary small-signal amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 10 V
- Sections
- 1
4278A Tetrode
Standard Valves directly heated tetrode with manufacturer-published operating data. Its filamentary construction supports power-output applications in professional electronic equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 10 V
- Sections
- 1
4282B Tetrode
Standard Valves directly heated tetrode with published electrical and operating data. Its power construction supports output-stage service rather than receiving-type small-signal amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 10 V
- Sections
- 1
4282BZ Tetrode
Standard Valves directly heated tetrode variant with manufacturer-published operating data. Its filamentary construction supports power-output applications in professional equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 10 V
- Sections
- 1
4305A Tetrode
Standard Valves directly heated tetrode with published operating data. Its power-capable construction is intended for output-stage service rather than ordinary voltage amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 10 V
- Sections
- 1
46 Tetrode
Directly heated dual-grid power-amplifier tetrode designed especially for Class-B audio-output service. Its filamentary construction provides substantial low-frequency power in push-pull amplifier stages.
- Base
- 5C
- Socket
- UX5
- Heater
- 2.5 V
- Sections
- 1
465A Tetrode
Fast-heating thoriated-tungsten transmitting tetrode designed for mobile RF service. Its rapid warm-up supports radio-frequency power equipment requiring quick availability.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- SEPTAR5
- Heater
- 6 V
- Sections
- 1
4CN15A Tetrode
Metal-ceramic RF power tetrode designed for CW and low-duty pulse amplification, oscillator operation, and single-sideband linear amplification. Its compact professional construction supports versatile transmitting service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6 V
- Sections
- 1
4CS100L Diode-Tetrode
Eimac metal-ceramic quick-heating power tetrode with a built-in control diode for portable and mobile transmitters. The integrated diode permits rapid operation with minimal auxiliary circuitry.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 2.1 V
- Sections
- 2
4PR60A Tetrode
High-vacuum pulse tetrode rated around 20 kV plate voltage and 18 A peak current, capable of approximately 300 kW pulse output for modulator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 26 V
- Sections
- 1
4PR60B Tetrode
Eimac 8252 high-vacuum pulse-modulator tetrode for inductive or resistive loads, rated around 20 kV DC and 18 A peak plate current.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 26 V
- Sections
- 1
4PR60C Tetrode
Eimac 8252W high-vacuum pulse-modulator tetrode for inductive or resistive loads, optimized for powerful short-duration pulses at approximately 20 kV plate voltage.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 26 V
- Sections
- 1
4Y100A1N Tetrode
Mazda transmitting tetrode providing roughly 110 W Class C RF output from a 750 V plate supply.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
4Y100A1S Tetrode
Mazda RF power tetrode designed for transmitting service to approximately 60 MHz.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
4Y100D Tetrode
Dual transmitting tetrode assembly whose parallel sections can produce approximately 220 W Class C RF output.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 1
4Y100R Tetrode
Mazda power tetrode for substantial power-amplifier and series-regulator applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 1
4Y25 Tetrode
807-family transmitting tetrode for RF amplification, oscillator, modulator, and audio-frequency power service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
4Y50A1 Tetrode
Beam-power tetrode designed for high-frequency amplifier service, providing a power stage for RF applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
4Y50A2 Tetrode
Indirectly heated transmitting tetrode for medium-power radio-frequency amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
4Y50D Tetrode
Rugged dual beam tetrode intended for high-frequency amplifier and oscillator service, combining two power sections for demanding RF applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
4Y75R Tetrode
Power tetrode for audio-frequency amplification and high-voltage series-regulator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
5894 Tetrode-Tetrode
High-frequency twin power tetrode for RF multiplier, amplifier, and modulator service, with transmitting ratings and forced-air or radiation cooling.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- SEPTAR7
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 2
5895 Tetrode-Tetrode
Twin directly heated RF power tetrode for amplifier, oscillator, modulator, and frequency-multiplier service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 2
5D21 Tetrode
Heater-cathode pulse-amplifier tetrode designed for high-current pulse service, with a published peak anode-current rating of 15 amperes into a non-inductive load.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B4A
- Heater
- 26 V
- Sections
- 1
6019 Tetrode
Water-cooled grounded-grid UHF tetrode for kilowatt-class television power-amplifier and oscillator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
6079 Tetrode
Low-drive high-frequency transmitting tetrode for FM/AM RF amplifiers and screen-modulator stages.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 10 V
- Sections
- 1
6181 Tetrode
Forced-air-cooled UHF power tetrode.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 120 V
- Sections
- 1
6252 Tetrode
Twin high-frequency tetrode developed from the 832A for RF amplifier, frequency-multiplier, and modulator service. Its paired tetrode structure supports balanced high-frequency power circuits.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 1
6252USN Tetrode
U.S. Navy designation of the 6252 twin high-frequency tetrode, intended for RF amplifier, frequency-multiplier, and modulator service in military communications equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 1
6360 Tetrode
High-gain twin tetrode designed for Class-C amplifier, oscillator, and frequency-multiplier service. Its paired RF sections support compact high-frequency power generation and multiplication.
- Base
- E9-1
- Socket
- B9A
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 1
6360A Tetrode
High-gain twin tetrode for Class-C amplifier, oscillator, frequency-multiplier, and modulator service, rated to roughly 200 MHz at full input. Designed for versatile VHF power circuits.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 1
6848 Tetrode
Metal-ceramic four-electrode transmitting tetrode for grounded-grid RF power amplifier or oscillator service through approximately 800 MHz, with an integral forced-air-cooled anode radiator.
- Base
- 9V
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
