TUBE 5CX1500B

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
photo 5CX1500B The 5CX1500B is recommended primarily for use as a Class C RF power amplifier in CW, FM and AM service.
The 5CX1500B is recommended as a replacement for the 5CX1500A in broadcast applications.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Plate Dissipation (Max.) 1500 Watts
Suppressor Dissipation (Max.) 25 Watts
Screen Dissipation (Max.) 75 Watts
Grid Dissipation (Max.) 25 Watts
Frequency for Max. Ratings (CW) 110 MHz
Cooling Forced Air
Filament
Voltage
Current
Thoriated Tungsten Mesh
5.0 volts
38.5 amperes
Capacitances (Grounded Cath. Connection)
Input
Output
Feed-through

75.0 pF
17 pF
0.2 pF
Capacitances (Grounded Grid Connection)
Input
Output
Feed-through

34.5 pF
19.0 pF
0.05 pF
Amplification Factor (g1 - g2) 5.5
Transconductance 24,000 µmhos
Base Special Ring and Breechblock
Recommended Air-System Socket SK-840
Recommended Air Chimney SK-806
Maximum Seal & Anode Core Temperature 250°C
Maximum Length 4.95 in; 12.57 cm
Maximum Diameter 3.37 in; 8.56 cm
Weight (approximate) 1.9 lb; 4.2 kg
Operating Position Vertical, base up or down
Specifications may change without notice

THIS TUBE IS USED IN THE FOLLOWING SHORTWAVE BROADCAST TRANSMITTERS
Manufacturer Transmitter specifications Power in kW
CCA Electronics AM 50,000D 50


THIS TUBE IS AVAILABLE FROM
Manufacturer Rebuilder Distributor
Eimac Econco Richardson Electronics
Penta Laboratories Kennetron





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