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Tuning Indicator ·Triode-TuningIndicator

6U5G

Magic-eye electron-ray tuning indicator using a fluorescent target and signal-controlled shadow for visual receiver tuning.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Magic-eye tuning indicator with 250 V target/anode supply and approximately -22 V grid voltage for zero shadow.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
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 ratings and characteristics promoted from the supplied Brimar source.

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

1958 Brimar Radio Valve No 7

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Characteristic

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    300 mA

  • Anode Supply Voltage

    250 V

  • Target Voltage

    250 V

  • GridVoltageForZeroShadow

    -22 V