8988

The 8988 is a 5000 watt tetrode designed by Burle for use in UHF-TV applications up to 400 MHz. This tube was used as a visual power driver amplifier in a Harris TV50H transmitter at KOVR channel 13 in Sacramento. RCA's versions had both purple and white ceramic.

Length = 5.38" Diameter = 4.57"
Max voltage = 8000
Max current = 5 amps
Fil voltage = 5.7
Fil current = 115 amps         GOTO INDEX