The 5CX1500B is recommended as a replacement for the 5CX1500A in broadcast applications.
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION |
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The 5CX1500B is recommended primarily for use as a Class C RF power amplifier in CW, FM and AM service. The 5CX1500B is recommended as a replacement for the 5CX1500A in broadcast applications. |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Plate Dissipation (Max.) | 1500 Watts |
| Suppressor Dissipation (Max.) | 25 Watts |
| Screen Dissipation (Max.) | 75 Watts |
| Grid Dissipation (Max.) | 25 Watts |
| Frequency for Max. Ratings (CW) | 110 MHz |
| Cooling | Forced Air |
| Filament Voltage Current |
Thoriated Tungsten Mesh 5.0 volts 38.5 amperes |
| Capacitances (Grounded Cath. Connection) Input Output Feed-through |
75.0 pF 17 pF 0.2 pF |
| Capacitances (Grounded Grid Connection) Input Output Feed-through |
34.5 pF 19.0 pF 0.05 pF |
| Amplification Factor (g1 - g2) | 5.5 |
| Transconductance | 24,000 µmhos |
| Base | Special Ring and Breechblock |
| Recommended Air-System Socket | SK-840 |
| Recommended Air Chimney | SK-806 |
| Maximum Seal & Anode Core Temperature | 250°C |
| Maximum Length | 4.95 in; 12.57 cm |
| Maximum Diameter | 3.37 in; 8.56 cm |
| Weight (approximate) | 1.9 lb; 4.2 kg |
| Operating Position | Vertical, base up or down |
| Specifications may change without notice | |
| THIS TUBE IS USED IN THE FOLLOWING SHORTWAVE BROADCAST TRANSMITTERS | ||
| Manufacturer | Transmitter specifications | Power in kW |
| CCA Electronics | AM 50,000D | 50 |
| THIS TUBE IS AVAILABLE FROM | ||
| Manufacturer | Rebuilder | Distributor |
| Eimac | Econco | Richardson Electronics |
| Penta Laboratories | Kennetron | |
| PRICE LEVEL (US$) | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 0 - 10 | 10 - 100 | 100 - 1000 | 1000 - 10,000 | 10,000 - 50,000 | 50,000 - 100,000 |