Two power tube systems within one bulb are somewhat
uncommon. This type from RCA incorporates two beam-power tetrodes with
10 W plate dissipation each. Plate connections are to the two top caps.
Screen grids of both systems are connected together to one base pin, as
well as both cathodes and beam-forming electrodes. Heaters are center-tapped,
so the tube can be heated with 6.3 V, 1.6 A or 12.6 V, 0.8 A respectively.
This tube has a real huge octal base - compare with the socket I have plugged
it in!
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