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RK-20 vacuum tube outline illustration

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RK-20

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RK-20 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: RF Power Pentode). Recorded specifications: brand Raytheon, construction Pentode, base Raytheon 4-Pillar, socket 5-pin, maximum plate voltage 1250 V, and maximum plate dissipation 40 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandRaytheon
ClassRF Power Pentode
Base5-pin

Construction

Primary TypePentode
EnvelopeGlass
Base MaterialRaytheon 4-Pillar
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialThoriated

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
RF Power Amplifier Class B Telephony1250 V———43 mA
RF Power Amplifier Class C Telegraphy1250 V———92 mA
Suppressor Modulated RF Power Amplifier Class C Telephony1250 V———

Application Notes

The low control grid-plate capacitance makes possible the use of a plate load circuit tuned to the fundamental in crystal or electron coupled oscillator circuits such as the Tri-Tet. Shielding of the grid input tuning system from the plate tuning apparatus is desirable for stability.

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    Plate Voltage1250 V
    Plate Dissipation40 W
    Grid 2 Voltage300 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Thoriated filament
    • Suppressor grid brought out to separate base pin
    • Low control grid-plate capacitance
    • Four-pillar construction
    • Crystal or Electron Coupled Oscillator compatibility
    43 mA
    Combined Plate and Screen Modulation Class C Telephony900 V———68 mA