Ampera
6KD6
Pentode · IHT · 12-pin Compactron · 1961
“Big sweep tube. Tougher than KT88.”
Power pentode delivering up to 33W in pentode, UL, or triode mode
TRANSCONDUCTANCE0mA/V
GAIN0%
POWER83%
DRIVE50%
LINEARITY75%
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 6KD6 is a indirectly-heated pentode from RCA·GE, introduced around 1961. Commonly used in sweep / power applications. Big sweep tube. Tougher than KT88.
APPLICATIONS
Power output
Generic pentode sweep / power stage
• PA/public address
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HISTORY
Introduced1961ManufacturerRCA·GEEquivalents6LF6, 6LB6
Late ProductionSPECIFICATIONS
Heater Voltage6.3V
Heater Current2.85A
Max Plate Voltage990V
Max Power33W
Sensitivity14 mA/V
Gain Factor—
Internal Impedance—
Pinout12-pin Compactron
Era1961
RarityCommon
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