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26_Arcturus

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ID = 56021
       
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Brand: Arcturus Radio Tube Co.; Newark, NJ
Tube type:  Triode, vacuum   Detector 
Identical to 26_Arcturus = AC-26

Base UX-Base (4 Pins (2 thick, USA 1924, UX)
Was used by Radio/TV-reception etc.
Filament Vf 15 Volts / If 0.35 Ampere / Half indirect / Specified voltage AC/DC
Description

This tube is a special detector developed and available in November 1927 for use in early mains operated radios. The filament in this tube is carbon and it operates at 15 volts. This voltage was chosen by the manufacturer to make use of the availability of 15 volt AC transformers for toy trains.

 
Dimensions (WHD)
incl. pins / tip
x 123 x 45 mm / x 4.84 x 1.77 inch
Weight 49 g / 1.73 oz

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Fin Stewart


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