[MRCA] 1619 tube query

[Al Klase]

Datasheet here: 
http://www.mif.pg.gda.pl/homepages/frank/sheets/049/1/1619.pdf

73,
Al

On 11/29/2016 9:11 AM, Meir WF2U wrote:
> Jeep,
>
> The 1619 is similar in characteristics to the 6L6, except it has a 
> direct heated cathode, the 2.5 V filament is instant heating.
> It's used in applications where battery power needs to be conserved 
> when the equipment is in stand by, the filament heats up and emits the 
> instant power is applied.
>
> 73, Meir WF2U
> Landrum, SC
>
> On November 29, 2016 8:54:06 AM EST, DSP3 <jeepp at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>     This tube is/was used in the old tank radio sets.  I have been
>     under the impression all these years that the tube was a metal 6L6
>     (6V6?) with a different filament rating.  Can someone clarify this
>     for me?  I'm converting the tank interphone amp and need to
>     confirm the folklore.  Thanks.
>
>     Jeep - K3HVG
>
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