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Telefunken 6397/ 6397SP NOS with boxes

Telefunken 6397/ 6397SP NOS with boxes

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Key Specifications & Characteristics
  • Tube Type: Vacuum pentode (often utilized as a specialized microphone pentode or subminiature power/frequency multiplier tube). [1, 2, 3]
  • Origin: Made in Ulm, West Germany by Telefunken. [1]
  • Designation: 6397 / 6397SP (Special Quality), electrically related to or interchangeable in specific subminiature applications with types like the Raytheon CK6397. [1, 2, 3]
  • Form Factor: Subminiature glass tube design with wire leads/subminiature button base rather than a standard octal or 9-pin (Noval) base. [1, 2]
Common Uses
  • Vintage electronics restoration
  • Specialized or vintage microphone circuits
  • High-frequency (VHF) or compact low-power audio/instrumentation applications. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Comparison of 6397 and Related Subminiature/Pentode Options
Feature / Attribute Telefunken 6397SP Raytheon CK6397 Standard Miniature Pentodes (e.g., EF86)
Manufacturer Telefunken (West Germany) Raytheon Mfg. Co. (USA) Various (Telefunken, Mullard, etc.)
Form Factor Subminiature glass (T-3) Subminiature glass (T-3) Standard 9-pin (Noval / B9A)
Primary Role Specialty/Microphone pentode Class A/C amp / VHF doubler Audio preamp / low-noise pentode
Availability Rare NOS (New Old Stock) Common military/industrial surplus Widely available in vintage and reissue

 

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