Hi Dave – It says it right on the box. It is a current regulator. They were often used in series with a tubes filament to maintain a constant current. Think of the 3TF7 in the R390A. 73 – Mike

 

Mike B. Feher, N4FS

89 Arnold Blvd.

Howell NJ 07731

848-245-9115

 

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Merrill
Sent: Sunday, April 9, 2023 6:51 PM
To: Military Surplus net List <[email protected]>
Subject: [Milsurplus] Western Electric 13P Resistance Lamp

 

Anyone know what this is for? Some kind of ballast tube, made in 1963.  Searching the FSN came up empty

 

Dave N9ZC 

 

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