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7F8 Vacuum Tube New and Used

- Description
- Specifications
The 7F8 is a high-frequency, medium-mu twin triode vacuum tube designed for oscillator, mixer, and RF amplifier applications in VHF receivers and mobile communications equipment. Featuring a 6.3V filament rating and an 8-pin lock-in (loctal) base in a glass envelope construction, it was engineered for high transconductance and stable performance at higher radio frequencies. Manufactured by companies including Sylvania, Philco, RCA, and GE, this tube was frequently used in FM tuners, VHF equipment, and mid-century radio receivers.
Tube Type: High-Frequency Medium-Mu Twin Triode
Base Type: Loctal / Lock-In (8-pin)
Envelope Style: Glass T-9
Filament Voltage: 6.3 V AC/DC
Filament Current: 0.3 A (300 mA)
Maximum Plate Voltage: 250 V
Plate Dissipation: 1.5 W per section
Amplification Factor (µ): 48 per section
Transconductance: 5.8 mA/V (5,800 µmhos) per section
Primary Function: VHF RF amplifier, local oscillator, or mixer stage
Condition Options: New Old Stock (NOS) or Tested Used