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ACT 9

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ACT 9 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Transmitting Triode). Recorded specifications: brand Marconi, construction Triode, socket Special / none, maximum plate voltage 10000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 1100 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandMarconi
ClassTransmitting Triode
BaseSpecial / none

Construction

Primary TypeTriode
EnvelopeGlass with external radiator
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialTungsten

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage10000 V
Plate Dissipation1100 W
Cathode Current400 mA

Audio Performance

Key Features
  • Air-cooled
  • Tungsten filament
  • Supports forced air cooling for higher dissipation
  • Suitable for frequencies up to 80 Mc/s

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Class C Telegraphy10000 V31001300040380 mA
Class B Telephony10000 V31001300040160 mA

Application Notes

Valve must be mounted vertically with anode uppermost. Convection cooling is adequate for dissipation up to 800W with 12 inch clearance. Forced air cooling (10 cu. ft./min) allows dissipation up to 1,100W.

Datasheets

Datasheet: ACT9.pdf

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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.

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