General Electric Three Electrode Transmitting Tube Model GL-5518



General Electric Three Electrode Transmitting Tube Model GL-5518


Manufacturer: General Electric

Model Number: GL-5518

Serial #:

Equipment Description: Three Electrode Transmitting Tube


Label Write-up:
Forced-air cooled triode tube. They were used in ground-grid pairs, post World War II, 10Kw FM transmitters. Use as a Class C radio-frequency amplifier. This tube weighs 17 pounds.


Dates Produced: 1946 - 1949

Original Price:

The museum's inventory number: MRT-1814

Located at Museum in: Tube Display Room