| GENERAL DESCRIPTION |
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The 5CX3000A / 8966 is a ceramic and metal power pentode designed to be used as a Class AB1 linear amplifier in audio or radio-frequency applications. Its characteristics of low intermodulation distortion make it especially suitable for single side-band service. |
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| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Plate Dissipation (Max.) | 4000 Watts |
| Suppressor Dissipation (Max.) | 100 Watts |
| Screen Dissipation (Max.) | 175 Watts |
| Grid Dissipation (Max.) | 50 Watts |
| Frequency for Max. Ratings (CW) | 110 MHz |
| Cooling | Forced Air |
| Filament Voltage Current |
Thoriated Tungsten 9.0 volts 41.5 amperes |
| Capacitances (Grounded Cath. Connection) Input Output Feed-through |
135.0 pF 21.0 pF 0.4 pF |
| Capacitances (Grounded Grid Connection) Input Output |
61.0 pF 21.0 pF |
| Amplification Factor (g1 - g2) | 5.5 |
| Base | Special Ring and Breechblock |
| Recommended Air-System Socket | SK-1420 |
| Recommended Air Chimney | SK-1426 |
| Maximum Seal & Anode Core Temperature | 250°C |
| Maximum Length | 6.84 in; 173.70 mm |
| Maximum Diameter | 4.63 in; 117.60 mm |
| Weight (approximate) | 5.5 lb; 2.5 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 |
| Telefunken | S 4001 | 100 |
| THIS TUBE IS AVAILABLE FROM | ||
| Manufacturer | Rebuilder | Distributor |
| Eimac | Econco | Richardson Electronics |
| Penta Laboratories | Kennetron | |
| PRICE LEVEL (US$) | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 0 - 10 | 10 - 100 | 100 - 1000 | 1000 - 10,000 | 10,000 - 50,000 | 50,000 - 100,000 |