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Preferred Substitutes ......................... 17BS3
Substitutes ................................... 17CK3 17CL3 17DW4
Source ........................................ RCA RC-29 - 1975
Novar type used as damper tube in horizontal-deflection circuits of black-and-white television receivers. Requires novar 9-contact socket.
Socket terminals 1, 3, 6 and 8 should not be used as tie points. It is especially important that these tubes, like other power-handling tubes, be adequately ventilated.
Bulb .......................................... T-9
Base Type ..................................... Novar 9-Pin
Maximum Overall Height ........................ 3.005 In.
Maximum Seated Height ......................... 2.625 In.
Maximum Diameter .............................. 1.188 In.
EIA Base ...................................... 9HP
Heater Voltage ................................ 16.8 V
Heater Current ................................ 0.45 A
For other characteristics and typical operation, see 6AY3B
If you are uncertain about the EIA designator for a particular tube please use the "Index" button to list all the tubes in the database. You can click on the designator for the closest tube.
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