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Tuning Indicator ·TuningIndicator

1M3

Electron-ray visual indicator for receiver tuning or electrical level indication, using a fluorescent display whose pattern changes with control voltage.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
SDN
Socket code
-
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
1.4 V / 25 mA

Description

Electron-ray tuning indicator for visual indication in low-voltage equipment. Electrical ratings and representative operating data were extracted from the approved manual page.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
SDN
Socket code
-
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
1.4 V
Nominal heater current
25 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

SDN - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Tuning Indicator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
90 V
Max plate dissipation
0.045 W
Max cathode current
0.3 mA

Electron-ray tuning indicator for visual indication in low-voltage equipment.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1953 Amperex

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Other

  • Supply voltage maximum

    300 V

  • Supply voltage at zero plate current

    450 V

Data set 02

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Other

  • Maximum plate voltage

    90 V

  • Minimum plate voltage

    45 V

  • Indicator plate supply voltage

    250 V

    Through 1.8 megohm resistor

Data set 03

1963 Amperex Condensed

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Other

  • Supply and screen voltage

    85 V

  • Screen current

    0.17 mA

  • Grid bias for end of control range

    -10 V