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6R7 and 6R7G Vacuum Tube New and Used

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- Specifications
The 6R7 and 6R7G are duplex-diode medium-mu triode vacuum tubes designed for detector, AVC (automatic volume control), and audio driver 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 Raytheon, these tubes feature a 6.3V filament rating and an octal base design, offered in metal envelope (6R7) or shoulder-style ST glass envelope (6R7G) construction. Used for servicing vintage radio chassis, early audio equipment, and communications receivers requiring combined detection and audio voltage amplification.
Tube Type: Duplex-Diode Medium-Mu Triode
Base Type: Octal (8-pin) with Top Grid Cap
Envelope Style: Metal (6R7) or ST-12 Shoulder Glass (6R7G)
Filament Voltage: 6.3 V AC/DC
Filament Current: 0.3 A (300 mA)
Maximum Plate Voltage: 250 V
Amplification Factor: 16
Transconductance: 1,900 µmhos
Primary Function: Detector, AVC diode, and audio driver stage amplifier
Condition Options: New Old Stock (NOS) or Tested Used