Antique radios, Old Time Radios
8008
Base |
Super Jumbo (4 pin) with bajonet (Codex=Bx)
Top contact with a cap.
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Was used by |
Radio/TV-reception etc. |
Filament |
Vf 5 Volts / If 7.5 Ampere / Direct / Special heater – See text |
Description |
High-voltage mercury-vapor rectifier.
- 4.75 to 5.25 V filament voltage
- 7.5 A filament average current, 8 A max
- 30 s min heating time
- 10 kV max PIV at Tamb 20º to 60ºC, derated to 5 kV PIV at 70ºC
- 1.25 A average anode current, 5 A peak
Same as 872A except for the higher T18 bulb and the No. 4310 RCA 'Industrial' base.
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Dimensions (WHD) incl. pins / tip |
x 217 x 58 mm / x 8.54 x 2.28 inch |
Weight |
225 g / 7.94 oz |
Tube prices |
2 Tube prices (visible for members
only)
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Information source |
Essential Characteristics, GE 1973
Babani, International Radio Tube Encyclopaedia p. 262 & 263
Electron Tube Registration List
Universal Vade-Mecum, Electron Valves and Semiconductor Devices
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8008: ARRL Handbook 1972
Anonymous 10 Collector
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8008: RCA Transmitting Tubes TT-5
Emilio Ciardiello
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