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Tuning Indicator ·Triode-TuningIndicator

6T5

Vacuum tuning indicator with integral triode control section, converting receiver control-voltage changes into a visible fluorescent tuning display.

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

Description

Vacuum tuning-indicator tube with triode control section.

Socket description

Small 6-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
6R
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

6R - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1H—H — Heater

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6R

PIN2DAOTHER — Other Identified Element

Source D denotes deflecting electrode; generic OTHER element 40 pending canonical refinement

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6R

PIN3G1AG1 — Control Grid

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6R

PIN4TAT — Target

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6R

PIN5KAK — Cathode

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6R

PIN7H—H — Heater

EIA chart transcription; independent manufacturer verification pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 127, 6R

Section ratings

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Tuning Indicator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
250 V

Electron-ray tuning-indicator section; canonical SectionType fallback Other.

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.

Data set 01

1937 Raytheon Radio Receiving Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Other

  • Plate supply voltage maximum

    250 V

    TuningIndicator

  • Target voltage maximum

    250 V

    TuningIndicator

  • Plate supply voltage

    250 V

    TuningIndicator

  • Target voltage

    250 V

    TuningIndicator

  • Plate resistor

    1 MΩ

    TuningIndicator

  • Target current

    3 mA

    TuningIndicator

  • Plate current

    0.24 mA

    ZeroBias

  • Grid bias

    -22 V

    MinimumShadowDiameter

  • Grid bias

    0 V

    MaximumShadowDiameter

Data set 02

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Characteristics

  • Triode plate current maximum

    0.24 mA

Data set 03

195X General Electric Essential Characteristics

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Other

  • Plate voltage

    250 V

    TuningIndicator; Through1Megohm

  • Target voltage

    250 V

    TuningIndicator

Characteristics

  • Grid voltage for maximum illumination

    -22 V

    TuningIndicator

  • Grid voltage for minimum illumination

    0 V

    TuningIndicator