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Tuning Indicator ·TuningIndicator

1N3

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
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
1.4 V / 25 mA

Description

1N3 is a TuningIndicator device. Subminiature battery tuning indicator; source explicitly co-designates 1N3/DM71 family and emphasizes 25 mA filament consumption. Published values from the supplied page were preserved in the technical output, and reference-only entries were not supplemented from outside sources.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
1.4 V
Nominal heater current
25 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
Yes

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
300 V
Max plate dissipation
0.045 W
Max cathode current
0.3 mA

Published ratings/characteristics promoted where applicable; additional values retained as parameters.

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

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