Bad Ass Tube

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Offline ironbut

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on: March 27, 2013, 11:56:26 AM
While reading a thread regarding discharging power supply caps, I ran across mention of this transmitter tube.
Just check out the heater requirements!

http://www.cpii.com/docs/datasheets/75/8974.pdf

steve koto


Offline Grainger49

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Reply #1 on: March 27, 2013, 02:55:30 PM
That is one HOT tube!  The heater/cathode casts a white light but it doesn't seem you could see it.



Offline ssssly

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Reply #2 on: March 27, 2013, 10:17:56 PM
I want one. Would never power it. But wow, just wow.

This picture brings its scale into context a bit

(https://forum.bottlehead.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.comcast.net%2F%7En6jv%2Ftubes%2Fbaby.jpg&hash=2133f8a2617aa88452aea82b8c041241153eeae1)



Offline Armaegis

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Reply #3 on: April 03, 2013, 06:04:07 PM
So if I can get two of these for my Delorean...



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Reply #4 on: April 04, 2013, 12:26:58 PM
Easier to find than A Flux Capacitor ;)...John 

John S.