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8005

Transmitting power triode intended for RF amplifier and oscillator service, with manufacturer ratings emphasizing radio-frequency output, substantial plate loading, and professional transmitter operation.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
SMALL4
Base pins
4
Nominal heater
10 V / 3.25 A

Description

The RCA 8005 is a thoriated-tungsten power triode for AF/RF service, with published push-pull RF output around 330 W.

Socket description

Small 4-contact transmitting-tube base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
SMALL4
Base pins
4
Nominal heater voltage
10 V
Nominal heater current
3.25 A
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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Amplification factor
20
Max plate voltage
1500 V
Max plate dissipation
85 W

Published source values promoted where applicable; additional published 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

1950 General Electric Transmitting Types

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • Maximum full-rating frequency

    60 MHz

  • Maximum signal power output

    300 W

    ClassB

Data set 02

1956 RCA Transmitting Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • Maximum Full-Input Frequency

    60 MHz

  • Maximum Reduced-Input Frequency

    100 MHz

Other

  • Push-Pull RF Power Output

    330 W

    PushPull; TwoTubes