[ARC5] 6SS7

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Bob,

Yep...

The 1948 Hammarlund HQ-129-X I have here in shop has -4- 6SS7's in it.
The RF amp, 1st, 2nd and 3rd IFs, all still original.

Rod
KØEQH




> I have been investigating my collection of five Detrola 438 receivers,
> sometimes known as the BC-1206.  I have found I have three separate
> varieties, and more on that later.
>
> But in the only set that works I have found a tube I have never seen or
> heard of before, a 6SS7.  I thought at first it was a bad label, despite
> that the marking is quite clear, but I can also seen the tube type
> embossed in the metal, so that is indeed what it is.  It appears that the
> other sets have a 6SK7 (2) in that spot, or else an unknown glass Ken Rad
> tube (2).
>
> Anyone ever hear of a 6SS7?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Wayne
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