Electronic tube type
Power - Triode vacuum tubes
Power - Triode records in Tube Tinker cover 802 tube designations, including 2,091 preserved original datasheets. Compare bases, sockets, heater requirements, construction, exact variations, and directional replacement options.
- Tube records
- 802
- Original datasheets
- 2,091
- Variation families
- 23
- Tubes with alternatives
- 50
About Power - Triode tubes
This qualifies if the tube has a max plat dissipation over 10 W and under 100W. Also the tube must NOT qualify for "VerticalSweep".
Electrical range
- Nominal heater voltage
- 1.2–75 V
- Nominal heater current
- 0.06–4,300 A
Common power - triode characteristics
These are the most frequently recorded attributes among tubes in this category.
Bases
- UX417
- 4D9
- 8BD8
- 8B5
- 5S3
- 7AB3
- 7B3
- 12GY2
Sockets
- UX489
- IO60
- B422
- MEDIUM4BAYONET22
- B9A12
- B12C9
- J49
- JUMBO4B9
Constructions
- Triode729
- Triode-Triode73
Power - Triode tube list
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RD20XFK Triode
Tesla transmitting triode designed for professional radio-frequency power service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
RD20XK Triode
Tesla high-power transmitting triode for RF or AF amplification and oscillator service to about 30 MHz. Approximately 20 kW anode dissipation makes it suitable for major professional transmitter and industrial-generator installations.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RD20XL Triode
Tesla coaxial shortwave power triode for RF oscillators, FM broadcast transmitters, television linear amplifiers, and industrial generators. Its 20 kW anode dissipation supports economical operation to about 100 MHz.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 9.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RD24TA Triode
German transmitting and control triode with published electrical ratings and operating data for professional RF service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
RD27AS Triode
Directly heated Tesla power triode for Class C RF amplification, oscillator service, and AF power amplification. With about 27 W anode dissipation, it provides modest transmitting power to roughly 25 MHz.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B4
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
RD2ME Triode
German transmitting and control triode with published electrical ratings and operating data for professional RF service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
RD2XF Triode
Power transmitting triode intended for RF amplification, oscillation, or related professional service. Manufacturer documentation emphasizes radio-frequency operation, useful power output, and transmitter or industrial applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12 V
- Sections
- 1
RD2XFJ Triode
Tesla transmitting triode designed for professional radio-frequency power service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
RD2XG Triode
Air-cooled Tesla shortwave triode designed especially as an oscillator or RF power amplifier in industrial high-frequency generators. Its 2 kW anode dissipation supports operation to roughly 150 MHz.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12 V
- Sections
- 1
RD2XH Triode
Power transmitting triode intended for RF amplification, oscillation, or related professional service. Manufacturer documentation emphasizes radio-frequency operation, useful power output, and transmitter or industrial applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 7.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RD2XJ Triode
Power transmitting triode intended for RF amplification, oscillation, or related professional service. Manufacturer documentation emphasizes radio-frequency operation, useful power output, and transmitter or industrial applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 7.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RD300S Triode
Power transmitting triode intended for RF amplification, oscillation, or related professional service. Manufacturer documentation emphasizes radio-frequency operation, useful power output, and transmitter or industrial applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B5F
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
RD3XL Triode
Power transmitting triode intended for RF amplification, oscillation, or related professional service. Manufacturer documentation emphasizes radio-frequency operation, useful power output, and transmitter or industrial applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RD4MA Triode
German transmitting and control triode with published electrical ratings and operating data for professional RF service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 33 V
- Sections
- 1
RD50VL Triode
Power transmitting triode intended for RF amplification, oscillation, or related professional service. Manufacturer documentation emphasizes radio-frequency operation, useful power output, and transmitter or industrial applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 13 V
- Sections
- 1
RE134 Triode
Directly heated loudspeaker output triode for small-room audio service, also usable as a low-power transmitting tube.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
RE304 Triode
Directly heated audio output triode designed for loudspeaker power service at comparatively high plate voltage.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
RE402B Triode-Triode
Directly heated dual power triode designed for Class-B output stages in battery receivers, combining two output sections for efficient push-pull audio amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 2
RE604 Triode
High-power directly heated audio output triode with low internal resistance for substantial loudspeaker power amplification.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 4 V
- Sections
- 1
RH6C Triode
Siemens metal-ceramic disc-seal power triode for microwave oscillator and amplifier service to about 7 GHz. Its compact low-inductance construction and high transconductance suit microwave cavities and frequency-conversion applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6 V
- Sections
- 1
RH7C Triode
Contact-cooled Siemens metal-ceramic disc-seal triode for microwave oscillators and amplifiers to about 7 GHz and frequency multiplication to about 9 GHz, using compact low-inductance construction for very-high-frequency service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6 V
- Sections
- 1
RK10 Triode
Raytheon power triode for audio and RF power amplification, oscillation, and frequency multiplication. Rated around 12 W plate dissipation and 450 V, it supports operation to approximately 60 MHz.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
RK11 Triode
Raytheon transmitting triode for RF power amplification, oscillation, and frequency multiplication. Rated around 25 W plate dissipation and 750 V, published RF output reaches approximately 55 W.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
RK12 Triode
High-mu Raytheon transmitting triode for RF power amplification, oscillation, and frequency multiplication. Rated around 25 W plate dissipation and 750 V, published RF output reaches approximately 100 W.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
RK18 Triode
Raytheon transmitting power triode for RF amplification, oscillation, frequency multiplication, and Class B audio service. Rated around 40 W plate dissipation and 1.25 kV, published RF output reaches approximately 190 W.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 7.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RK30 Triode
Directly heated Raytheon transmitting triode with thoriated-tungsten filament for RF power-amplifier and oscillator service. Moderate plate dissipation and kilovolt-class operation provide useful early transmitter power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 7.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RK31 Triode
Directly heated Raytheon transmitting triode with thoriated-tungsten filament for RF power-amplifier and oscillator service. Approximately 40 W plate dissipation and kilovolt-class operation suit moderate transmitting applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 7.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RK32 Triode
Directly heated Raytheon transmitting triode with thoriated-tungsten filament for RF power-amplifier and oscillator service. Approximately 50 W plate dissipation and kilovolt-class operation provide moderate professional transmitter power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 7.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RK34 Triode-Triode
Twin power triode for Class B audio-frequency amplification and RF oscillator service. Its paired sections support push-pull audio output in the low-tens-of-watts range while retaining useful radio-frequency capability.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- MEDIUM7
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 2
RK35 Triode
Directly heated high-mu Raytheon power triode for RF and audio-frequency power amplification and oscillator service. Moderate plate dissipation and 1.5 kV capability support transmitter and modulator applications.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 7.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RK36 Triode
Directly heated thoriated-tungsten Raytheon high-power triode for RF power amplification and oscillator service. Approximately 100 W plate dissipation and 3 kV capability support substantial transmitting power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
RK37 Triode
Directly heated high-mu Raytheon power triode for RF and audio-frequency amplification and oscillator service. Approximately 50 W plate dissipation and 1.5 kV capability provide moderate transmitter and audio power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 7.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RK38 Triode
Directly heated high-mu Raytheon high-power triode for RF and audio-frequency power amplification and oscillator service. Approximately 100 W plate dissipation and 3 kV capability support substantial transmitter operation.
- Base
- Med. 5-Pin
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
RK43 Triode-Triode
Low-filament-current directly heated twin triode for portable battery equipment, usable as a power amplifier or oscillator and providing documented Class-B audio output.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- MEDIUM6
- Heater
- 1.5 V
- Sections
- 2
RK51 Triode
Directly heated thoriated-tungsten Raytheon transmitting triode for RF amplification, oscillator service, and frequency multiplication. Approximately 60 W plate dissipation and 1.5 kV capability suit moderate professional transmitting stages.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 7.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RK52 Triode
High-mu directly heated Raytheon power triode for Class C RF amplification, Class B audio power, oscillation, and frequency multiplication. Moderate dissipation and 1.5 kV capability provide versatile transmitter service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 7.5 V
- Sections
- 1
RK59 Triode-Triode
Raytheon quick-heating dual power triode for transmitting service. Paired sections provide useful RF output, while rapid warm-up and moderate plate-voltage requirements make it especially suitable for mobile and intermittent-duty communications equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- UX4
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 2
RK811A Triode
Raytheon directly heated power triode for RF and audio-frequency amplifier service. Approximately 65 W plate dissipation and 1.5 kV capability provide medium-power transmitter and audio-output operation.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
RK812A Triode
Raytheon directly heated transmitting triode for RF and audio-frequency power amplification. Approximately 65 W plate dissipation and 1.5 kV capability provide medium-power transmitter and modulator service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 6.3 V
- Sections
- 1
RL12T1 Triode
German transmitting triode with published limiting ratings and operating data for RF service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 10.8 V
- Sections
- 1
RL12T15 Triode
German transmitting triode with published limiting ratings and operating data for RF service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 1
RL12T2 Triode
German transmitting triode with published limiting ratings and operating data for RF service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 1
RL12T75 Triode
German transmitting triode with published limiting ratings and operating data for RF service.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 12.6 V
- Sections
- 1
RL24T1 Triode
German directly heated transmitting triode with published limiting ratings and operating data.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 24 V
- Sections
- 1
RL2T2 Triode
German directly heated transmitting triode with published limiting ratings and operating data.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 19 V
- Sections
- 1
RS1011 Triode
Siemens high-power transmitting triode with disc-shaped grid lead-through for RF amplifier and oscillator service. Approximately 10 kW plate dissipation and very high transconductance provide substantial professional transmitter power.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 10 V
- Sections
- 1
RS1016 Triode
Siemens transmitting power triode for professional RF service. Approximately 450 W plate dissipation provides medium-power amplifier and oscillator capability for communications and industrial high-frequency equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 10 V
- Sections
- 1
RS1021 Triode
Siemens high-power transmitting triode for RF amplifier and oscillator applications. Approximately 3 kW plate dissipation and high transconductance provide substantial current handling and RF power for professional equipment.
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Heater
- 5 V
- Sections
- 1
