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Tuning Indicator ·TuningIndicator

EM800

Fluorescent tuning and modulation indicator for visual receiver tuning and modulation-level monitoring in radio and signal-monitoring equipment.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Tuning and modulation indicator tube for visual receiver tuning and modulation-level display.

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B9A
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

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Tuning Indicator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
250 V
Max cathode current
5 mA

Promoted values come from the supplied datasheet; additional ratings, characteristics, and operating points are retained in TUBE_SECTION_PARAMETER.

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

1959 Telefunken

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Other

  • Supply voltage

    200 V

  • Target series resistance

    200 kOhm

  • Indicator current

    0.8 mA

    LowDeflection

  • Indicator current

    1.4 mA

    MediumDeflection

  • Supply voltage

    240 V

  • Indicator current

    1.8 mA

    HighDeflection

  • Target cold voltage

    550 V

  • Target voltage minimum

    170 V

  • Target voltage maximum

    250 V

  • Target dissipation maximum

    0.6 W