I am working on posting the rca hb3 tube handbook on line on this. Before the advent of semiconductor devices, thousands of tube types were used in consumer electronics. We specialize in newoldstock tubes and offer high quality tubes, sockets, capacitors, and other parts. Kinescopes and image orthicons, iconoscapes, singleunit, twinunit, far radio and instrument oscikgraph types. We do not know these differences as the 3bs2b tube data is not available. This is the single best favor you can do your 32s1 s3 or kwm2 transmitter. In addition to the data i have scanned and posted, if youre looking for data on a particular tube you should visit tsdl on duncanamps website, or franks tube data. How vacuum tubes work by eric barbour inside a tube why are tubes still used using tubes the basics. For a quick test, inspect the tube for signs of damage and listen to the sound it makes. Buying the real thing from the original vacuum tube manufacturer saves you money and allows you to compare the sounds of. This is a list of vacuum tubes or thermionic valves, and lowpressure gasfilled tubes. Vacuum tube numbers were not standardized until the early 30s. The 807 is a beam tetrode vacuum tube, widely used in audio and radiofrequency power. Please, follow these basic instructions to place your order.
We also specialize in hammond organ, power amplifier, and guitar amplifier vacuum tubes. An a suffix on tube number indicated an improvement over the previous version, either version will work. Model 565 vacuum tube voltmeter 565 instruction manual 2. Presentation organization brief history of vacuum tubes the rmaeia the value of date coding methods of evaluating vacuum tubes.
One problem ive had trying to use the it data scan from the german website is its difficult to tell bolded vs regular letters, due to the low qualities of their original chart and possibly the scanning process. Supreme instruments manuals, tube data, and schematics. This is a list of vacuum tubes or thermionic valves, and lowpressure gasfilled tubes, or discharge tubes. We have added a shopping cart for easier ordering and an improved search feature. Browse products from the vacuum tubes category listing products sorted by popular, page 1 the first electronic amplification of sound was done with vacuum tubes. Is there some other way to to get the parameters for testing. Printed from available copy or scanned from original at 600dpi. The type 955 triode acorn tube is a small triode thermionic valve vacuum tube in usa designed primarily to operate at high frequency.
Of 6cl6s that are available on the market, this is the best there is. Brands such as groove tubes, ruby tubes, fender, and others are relabeling the tubes from these makers. Below is our current selection of 6aq8 ecc85 audio tubes. In addition to the tube types covered in this booklet, the tube division of the radio corporation of america offers the following. Follow the links on the left to find the tubes, valves, sockets, grid caps, and capacitors for your antique radio, ham radio, hifi stereo, or other electronic piece. Tube collector index 19992019 doc or index to the arca gazette doc or index of awa tube publications 20002019 doc or dowd rca harrison archive doc or bro. Telefunken vacuum tubes have been the benchmark of excellence in all audio applications, both production and reproduction, for many decades. Substitutes are given as a guide only please refer to original manufacturers data sheets to ensure that a substitute is safe and appropriate for your application. The simplest vacuum tube, the diode, contains only two elements. I am currently doing some research on vacuum tubes.
Hart sars winter swap meet jim miller park february 18, 2017. About vacuum power tubes by matt erickson kk5dr the info i am putting forth here comes from engineers at cpieimac, rockwellcollins, and my years of experience with rf power tubes. Add only the numerical characters of the item number. Manual also includes instructions and 11x17 schematic for model 610 test panel. Pages 1, 2, and 3 contain data on general electric ham tube types. This 1932 rca below manual provides all the data sheet information, of the first radio receiving tubes ever made, from about 1920 to 1932. A booklet showing a comparison of the best buys in tubes for power output.
Philips valve data book, philips electrical industries, 6973 clarence street sydney, radio valve application division, 1958. Free vacuum tube data sheets free vacuum tube substitution. All are hand tested before they are shipped out to you and every one is individually. Bill beech nj7p tube data base dmitry kondakov reference book for russian tubes ru duncan amps duncan munro tube data sheet locator dr. Part of this effort is to look at littleknown ceramics and alloys used in their construction. The cathode is designed so that when it is heated, it freely emits. Tube writing was gold and the pins were often goldclad. If youd rather use the complete tc data booklet with your model tc3. Many industrial, military or otherwise professional tubes were also produced. Only a few types are still used today, mainly in highpower, highfrequency applications. Downloads, supreme instruments manuals, tube data, and.
Get the best deal for vacuum tube valve testers from the largest online. On some older tubes there was a one letter date code. Each size is capable of holding a different number of tubes. I have three such fliers which are dated 71574, 21575, and 11175 respectively. Back in 1904, british scientist john ambrose fleming first showed his device to convert an alternating current signal into direct current. Valve vacuum tube data sheets and application notes keith snook. More on nrtc tubes a continuation of the article on the national radio tube co. The tester im using for the majority of the tubes i have is a tv7u military tester. In order that vacuum tubes or thermionic valve numbering had some reason to it, numbering schemes were developed.
Nos audio tubes these tubes are also listed with our regular new old stock tubes, but making the separate category gives you the chance to browse these specifically. Ux201a became a 01a, a uy227 became a 27 and so on. Bold designators are close or identical, italic designators are different ratings, different pinouts or different filament voltages. Tube 12sk7 or rohre 12sk7 id2637, vacuum pentode, octal int. The data i am publishing here, is supported in the technical article care and feeding of power grid tubes. We will continue to build this list, but please look in the regular nos category if you do not find your tube here. In electronics, a vacuum tube, an electron tube, or valve british usage or, colloquially, a tube north america, is a device that controls electric current flow in a high vacuum between electrodes to which an electric potential difference has been applied the type known as a thermionic tube or thermionic valve uses the phenomenon of thermionic emission of electrons.
Fellow radiophiles, in recent discussions with jacob roschy, it has become apparent how popular and versatile the ech81 tube is. In it will be found data which will enable you to choose the proper tubes for the new rig, or to assist in getting present tubes operating properly. I am working on posting the rca hb3 tube handbook on line on this site on its. Nippon electric nec 6520 premium 6as7g pair vacuum tubes. The problem ive run into is i cant seem to find many wellmaintained sources for vacuum tube data. Sylvania gold brand were special high reliability tubes similar to ges five star and rcas command series. Jacob has used it in many of his transmitter and receiver designs. Vacuum tubes are an older technology not often used today, but they still show up in some amplifiers and other devices. Another spot to look, which is especially useful if youre looking for replacement types and tubes with similar bases or characteristics, is the nj7p tube database. Radiotron rca 201a is not in the booklet, and many other 3 digit tubes.
Precision electronamic tube master 1012 tube tester. The tube list at the tube center is very extensive, as is our inventory of vacuum tubes, grid caps, sockets, valves and capacitors. We have an exciting inventory of nos and used vintage vacuum tubes for all forms of radio and television broadcasting and receiving applications. Shop our great selection of vintage and new production 6aq8, ecc85, 6bq7, 6bz7, 6bc8, 6dt8, 6n1p russian vacuum tubes. In electronics, a vacuum tube, electron tube in north america, tube, or thermionic valve or valve in british english is a device controlling electric current through a vacuum in a sealed container. The vacuum diode is a twoterminal device having two active elements, the cathode and the anode or plate. The fleming diode was based on an effect that thomas edison had first discovered in 1880. The results of a search of two data bases used for the identification of different chassis and their tubes. Tube data vintage info from the age of vacuum tubes.
Tube ham data gene ham tube ratings and prices this is the new ge ham transmitting tube reference booklet. Welcome to the tube data sheet locator, a popular web resource for finding data on vacuum tubes. Although data books specify an upper limit of 400600 mhz, some circuits. Please see the substitutes at the top of the page for more details. For more information on these vacuum tubes including pinouts, ratings, application and possible substitutions visit ecc85 in radio museum and 6aq8 ecc85 in duncan amps. It has many circuit diagrams, using these tubes and all the information, about these original vacuum tubes. Includes technical data and curves for power tubes having plateinput ratings up to 4 kilowatts, and data for associated rectifier tubes.
It comes with a booklet with many tubes, however i am often running into tubes not in the book. Contains basic information on generic tube types, on tube parts and materials, and on tube insulation and application. Douk audio vintage vfd tube acrylic old school vacuum tube alarm clock with nobsound ns08e vacuum tube headphone amplifier hifi valve headphone amp riverstone audio testedmatched pair 2 tubes 7pin ge jan 5654w wingoneer 2pcs 7pin 5654w vacuum tubes upgrade for 6ak5 6j1 6j1p ef95. Franks electron tube pages links to other sites tube data. If you have never used this facility before, click the help link. If youre looking for an incredible variety of affordable nec vacuum tubes youre going to be positively electrified with the comprehensive selection of new and vintage tubes that we provide here at vacuum tube emporium.