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RK-100 vacuum tube outline illustration

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RK-100

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RK-100 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Gaseous Discharge Triode). Recorded specifications: brand Raytheon, construction Triode, socket 6-pin, maximum plate voltage 150 V, and maximum plate dissipation 15 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandRaytheon
ClassGaseous Discharge Triode
Base6-pin
Filament6.3 V @ 900 mA

Construction

Primary TypeTriode
EnvelopeST
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesHeater type gaseous discharge tube containing mercury vapor.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage150 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
A-F Power Amplifier - Class A Single Tube110 V1600025004065 mA
A-F Power Amplifier - Class A Single Tube (Alt)140 V1200036004050 mA
R-F Oscillator - Class C110 V———

Application Notes

Contains mercury vapor and an auxiliary grid (number one grid) which acts as an anode for ionizing discharge and as a virtual cathode for the amplifier section. A 15-minute warm-up is required on first use to ensure mercury distribution.

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    Plate Dissipation15 W
    Cathode Current250 mA

    Audio Performance

    Typical THD10%
    Power Output4.2 W
    Key Features
    • Mercury vapor filling
    • Auxiliary ionizing grid (Grid 1)
    • High transconductance
    • Virtual cathode
    • Low internal impedance
    80 mA
    R-F Amplifier - Class C110 V———185 mA