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The {{Title|General Radio 438 Tube Socket}} was introduced in {{Bulletin 930}} and remained available through {{Catalog H}}. | The {{Title|General Radio 438 Tube Socket}} was introduced in {{Bulletin 930}} and remained available through {{Catalog H}}. | ||
The Type 438 is a five-pin vacuum tube socket designed for UY type tubes. It is a surface mount design with solder tabs and screw type connections. | The Type 438 is a five-pin vacuum tube socket designed for UY-type tubes. It is a surface mount design with solder tabs and screw type connections. | ||
Looking closely at the top, one can see the socket is labelled with triode tube elements. | Looking closely at the top, one can see the socket is labelled with triode tube elements. | ||
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* [[Media:GR Exp 349 438 07_1927.pdf|Experimenter July 1927 describing Types 349 and 438]] | * [[Media:GR Exp 349 438 07_1927.pdf|Experimenter July 1927 describing Types 349 and 438]] | ||
* [[349|Type 349]] is a four-pin vacuum tube socket designed for UX-type tubes | |||
* [[658|Type 658]] is a porcelain version of the 438 | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:41, 24 July 2024
The General Radio 438 Tube Socket was introduced in Bulletin 930 (1928) and remained available through Catalog H (1935).
The Type 438 is a five-pin vacuum tube socket designed for UY-type tubes. It is a surface mount design with solder tabs and screw type connections. Looking closely at the top, one can see the socket is labelled with triode tube elements.
Specifications
- Number of Connections: 5 pin style UY
- Connection Type: solder tab or screw type
- Material: moulded bakelite
Links
- Experimenter July 1927 describing Types 349 and 438
- Type 349 is a four-pin vacuum tube socket designed for UX-type tubes
- Type 658 is a porcelain version of the 438
