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40_Arcturus

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ID = 21276
       
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Brand: Arcturus Radio Tube Co.; Newark, NJ
Developer: Arcturus Radio Tube Co.; Newark, NJ 
Tube type:  Triode, vacuum   Power/Output 
Identical to 40_Arcturus = SO-1 = AC-40
Similar Tubes
Normally replaceable-slightly different:
  A40

Base UX-Base (4 Pins (2 thick, USA 1924, UX)
Was used by Radio/TV-reception etc.
Filament Vf 15 Volts / If 0.4 Ampere / Half indirect / Specified voltage AC/DC
Description

Not to be confused with the common (Raytheon) tube 40 with a 5 volt heater. This tube has a carbon filament and operated at 15 volts. This voltage was chosen by the manufacturer to make use of the 15 volt AC transformers used in 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
Information source Taschenbuch zum Röhren-Codex 1948/49   

so1_sock~~1.png 40_Arcturus: Tabu Röhren-Codex, 1948
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