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Tuning Indicator ·Triode-TuningIndicator

6S5

Electron-ray tuning indicator providing visual indication of receiver tuning or changing signal-derived control voltage through a fluorescent display.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
UX6
Base pins
6
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Electron-ray tuning indicator.

Socket description

Small 6-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
UX6
Base pins
6
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
300 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Tuning Indicator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published Rogers/JETEC/RMA ratings and characteristics promoted where applicable; additional data retained as parameters.

Section 2

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Internal control/amplifier triode section; added during tuning-indicator physical-section reconciliation.

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.

No source-specific operating conditions are recorded.