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RE: Unknown huge tube looking object. Need info.

I could not find any data on this tibe, but it looks to be about the same size as a 4CX20000, which is a more modern ceramic transmitting tube.

It's a big tetrode with 20kW plate dissipation, needs 140Amps heater current and 10kV B+.

I have known Hams who experimented with them. They used a "pole pig" power distribution transformer in reverse for the HV supply. 140A heater current needs a big filament transformer, too.


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  • RE: Unknown huge tube looking object. Need info. - Alpha Al 18:55:17 07/17/12 (0)

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