| GENERAL DESCRIPTION |
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The 6L6 is a power-amplifier tube of the All-Metal type for use in the output stage of radio receivers, especially those designed to have ample reserve of power-delivering ability. The 6L6 provides high power output sensitivity and high efficiency. The power output at all levels has low third and negligible higher-order harmonic distortion. When operated at maximum ratings, this tube will give over 11 watts output in single-ended operation and as much as 60 watts in push-pull. When the push-pull connection is used with a 6600-ohm load, the 6L6 will give 34 watts of audio power without the need of grid-driving power. |
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| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Heater, for Unipotential Cathode: Voltage Current |
6.3 ac or dc volts 0.9 amp |
| Direct Interelectrode capacitances (Approx.): Grid No.1 to plate Grid No.1 to cathode & grid No.3, grid No.2, and heater Plate to cathode & grid No.3, grid No.2, and heater |
0.4 μμf 10 μμf 12 μμf |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Mounting position | Any |
| Maximum Overall Length | 4-5/16" |
| Maximum Seated Length | 3-3/4" |
| Maximum Diameter | 1-5/8" |
| Bulb | Metal Shell MT-10 |
| Base | Small-Wafer Octal 7-Pin |
| Specifications may change without notice | |
| THIS TUBE IS USED IN THE FOLLOWING SHORTWAVE BROADCAST TRANSMITTERS | ||
| Manufacturer | Transmitter specifications | Power in kW |
| Gates | HF-1 M | 1 |
| HF-5 / HF-5 B | 5 | |
| HF-10 / HF-10 B | 10 | |
| THIS TUBE IS AVAILABLE FROM | ||
| Manufacturer | Rebuilder | Distributor |
| Penta Laboratories | Vacuum Tubes, Inc. | |
| 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 |