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GT1

OSRAM fluorescent visual tuning indicator designed to convert receiver control-voltage changes into an easily observed indication for accurate station tuning.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B5
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

GT1: OSRAM visual tuning indicator. The complete approved OSRAM sheet was read for construction, characteristics, operating data, and application guidance.

Socket description

European 5-pin base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B5
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
1.3 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

Tuning Indicator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
1000 Ω
Max plate voltage
115 V

Published characteristics promoted where reliably identified; additional source values retained below.

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 Osram Valves

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Characteristics

  • Heater/filament current

    1.3 A

  • Plate impedance

    1000 ohm

  • Display function

    Visual tuning indication

Other

  • Maximum anode voltage

    115 V