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Tuning Indicator ·Triode-TuningIndicator

EM71

Electron-ray tuning indicator for visual receiver tuning and signal-level indication using a fluorescent display system.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
B8G
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Tuning indicator with 250 V target supply and approximately -20 V grid voltage for zero shadow.

Socket description

Loctal 8-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B8G
Base pins
-
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
Max plate voltage
500 V
Max plate dissipation
0.5 W
Max cathode current
6 mA

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.

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

1955 Lorenz

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Application

  • Display type

    Magic fan

Data set 02

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

  • Target Voltage

    250 V

  • GridVoltageForZeroShadow

    -20 V