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Tube Substitutions for:
1A7GT
Pentagrid Converter
TypeSubstitutesBase Diagram
1A7GT1B7, 1C7, 1D7, 1A7G, 1A7GT/G, 1B7G*, 1B7GT*
Notes:* - Parallel filaments
Web References1A7GT (RCA (HB3)) @ Franks Electron Tubes
1A7GT (Sylvania) @ Franks Electron Tubes
1A7GT (Tung-Sol) @ Franks Electron Tubes
1A7GT (Brimar) @ Franks Electron Tubes
1A7GT @ RadioMuseum.org
Sylvania Type 1A7GT
HEPTODE CONVERTER



MECHANICAL DATA

Bulb T-9
Base Small Wafer Octal 8-Pin With Metal Sleeve
Outline 9-11
Basing 7Z
Mounting Position Any


ELECTRICAL DATA


FILAMENT CHARACTERISTICS
Filament Voltage D C 1.4 Volts
Filament Current 50 Ma

MAXIMUM RATINGS (Design Center Values)
Plate Voltage 110 Volts
Grid No. 2 Voltage 110 Volts
Grid No. 3 And 5 Voltage 60 Volts
Grid No. 3 and 5 Supply Voltage 110 Volts
Cathode Current 4.0Ma

TYPICAL OPERATION
Plate Voltage 90 Volts
Grid No. 3 and 5 Voltage1 45 Volts
Grid No. 2 Voltage 90 Volts
Grid No. 4 Voltage (Control Grid)2 0 Volts
Grid No. 1 Resistor (Osc. Grid) 0.3 Megohm
Plate Current 0.6 Ma
Grid No. 3 and 5 Current 0.7 Ma
Grid No. 2 Current 1.2 Ma
Grid No. 1 Current 0.035 Ma
Plate Resistance 0.6 Megohm
Total Cathode Current 2.5 Ma
Conversion Transconductance G4 at 0 Volts 250 �mhos
Conversion Transconductance G4 at -2 Volts 50 �mhos
Conversion Transconductance G4 at -3 Volts 5 �mhos

NOTES:

1 Obtained preferably by using a properly by-passed 70,000 ohm resistor in series with a 90 volt supply.
2 A resistance of at least 1.0 Megohm should be in the grid return to negative filament pin.


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