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7X6 Vacuum Tube New and Used

- Description
- Specifications
The 7X6 is a twin-diode vacuum tube designed for detector, AVC, and low-voltage signal rectification stages in superheterodyne radio receivers and communications equipment. Utilizing a 6.3V heater rating and an 8-pin lock-in (loctal) base in a T-9 glass envelope construction, it provides robust dual-diode performance for mid-century receiver chassis. Manufactured by companies including Sylvania, RCA, and Philco, this tube ensures reliable signal demodulation in vintage radio circuits.
Tube Type: Duo-Diode Rectifier / Detector
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 Peak Inverse Voltage: 420 V
Maximum Plate Current: 9 mA DC per section
Primary Function: AM signal detection and automatic volume control rectification
Condition Options: New Old Stock (NOS) or Tested Used