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WL-533

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ID = 45178
       
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Brand: Westinghouse El. & Mfg. Co. - see also Canadian W.
Tube type:  Transmitting Triode, air cooled   VHF 
Identical to WL-533 = REL5
Similar Tubes
Normally replaceable-slightly different:
  CV1098 ; VT98_GB

Was used by Radar
Filament Vf 8.2 Volts / If 35 Ampere / Direct
Description

Transmitting triode intended for pulse operation. Thoriated tungsten filament, 750 W anode dissipation with forced-air cooling. Capable of generating 100 kW pulses at 100 MHz; could be used up to 250 MHz with reduced power.
Westinghouse replacement for the British VT98 (CV1098) to be used in the CHL system installed to protect the Panama Channel. Small mechanical differences, as the finned top radiator.

Made by both American and Canadian Westinghouse plants.

 
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