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RK31

Directly heated Raytheon transmitting triode with thoriated-tungsten filament for RF power-amplifier and oscillator service. Approximately 40 W plate dissipation and kilovolt-class operation suit moderate transmitting applications.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
UX4
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
7.5 V / 3 A

Description

Directly heated thoriated-tungsten triode RF power amplifier and oscillator.

Socket description

Medium-shell UX 4-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
UX4
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
7.5 V
Nominal heater current
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

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
1250 V
Max plate dissipation
40 W

Published ratings/characteristics promoted where directly applicable; identical twin sections are compressed to one section row.

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

1938 Raytheon

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

  • RFOutputPower

    120 W

    ClassC;Telegraphy

Data set 02

1938 Raytheon Amateur

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

  • Heater or filament voltage

    7.5 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater or filament current

    3 A

    Published nominal value

Other

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    40 W

    Published maximum or highest stated rating

  • RF power output

    90 W

    ClassC; Telegraphy; Va=1250V

  • Maximum operating frequency

    60 MHz

    Full ratings