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6S8GT Vacuum Tube New and Used

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- Specifications
The 6S8GT is a triple-diode high-mu triode vacuum tube designed for FM/AM detector, discriminator, and first-stage audio amplifier applications in radio receivers. Units are available in both new old stock (NOS) and tested used conditions. Manufactured by companies including RCA, Sylvania, GE, and Tung-Sol, these tubes feature a 6.3V filament rating, octal base design, and glass GT-style envelope construction. Used for servicing vintage radio chassis, early FM receivers, and communications equipment requiring combined signal detection and audio voltage amplification.
Tube Type: Triple-Diode High-Mu Triode
Base Type: Octal (8-pin)
Envelope Style: Glass T-9 (GT style)
Filament Voltage: 6.3 V AC/DC
Filament Current: 0.3 A (300 mA)
Maximum Plate Voltage: 250 V
Amplification Factor: 100
Transconductance: 1,200 µmhos
Primary Function: FM/AM detector, discriminator, and first audio stage voltage amplifier
Condition Options: New Old Stock (NOS) or Tested Used