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70 Years of Radio Tubes and Valves: A Guide for Electronic Engineers, Historians and Collectors (Paperback)
by John W. Stokes (Author)   247 pages plus photographs and illustrations.

  We have one copy only of this now rare and out-of-print book. It is a great historical perspective of the vacuum tube industry from its inception and includes hundreds of photographs of rare tubes to assist in identification. The book is a first edition used copy that is in very good condition.

$89.95

$35

THE COLLECTOR'S VACUUM TUBE HANDBOOK  by Robert T. Millard   196 pages

Contains hard-to-find electrical data on nearly 200 tube types that pre-date the RMA standardized numbering system initiated in 1934. The book includes basing diagrams, photos of tubes and boxes, and brief developmental histories of each type. Some other brands covered include Western Electric, DeForest, Arcturus, Cunningham, GE, Westinghouse, Philco, Speed, Ken-Rad, Sparton, Cardon, Daven, McCullough, and others. This manual is an attempt to put together into one book, data and photographs of vacuum tubes long considered obsolete and to make information available to the collector.

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Fundamentals Of Radio-Valve Technique   by J. Deketh     558 pages 

Written in 1947 for Philips in The Netherlands, one of the most authoritative and comprehensive treatments of the nature and function of the vacuum tube at the time. First of the Philips Technical series. Examines step-by-step the underlying physics of electron theory as it relates to tubes, systematically discussing metals, chemistry, materials, construction, and manufacture. Valve properties, their function for various applications and a review of feedback techniques are featured. Also includes a set of useful appendices and a full index.

 All-time favourite from 1941 first served as text for beginners--today ranks as the most comprehensive tube book available. Professor Reich covers physics of tube operation, topologies and classifications of amplifiers, and everything in between. Exercise questions with answers supplied for many sections help to check the reader's grasp of the material. A must for any library !

Full of the excitement and intrigue of that first decade of home radio, the book is a pictorial presentation of the radio tubes of the era. With over 400 photos and illustrations of early tubes, it shows the colourful packaging and sometimes unusual construction features employed by tube makers to market their products to the public. Collectors and historians alike will appreciate this entertaining way of revisiting the early days of the electronics industry in the United States.

Covering the history of the evolution of the thermionic vacuum tube and tracing its complex genealogy, the essential facts to assist in the identification of such tubes made prior to 1930 are presented in this book. Mr. Tyne spent several decades researching information on the vacuum tube, much of which came from the records and archives of various European manufacturers. 100's of photographs.

 Are you interested in tube audio but don’t know where to start, or are you already using tubes but don’t know what’s going on in the circuit? This book describes with simple clear explanations what a tube is, how it works, how to read characteristic curves and understand specifications. Discusses one stage amplifiers, gain circuits, negative feedback, power supplies as well as a tour of amplifier parts of all types.  

This book will aid the present-day user and collector of electron tubes by providing historical insight and specific technical data. It supplies information, from a variety of sources, on the characteristics and design relationships of tubes. With this insight, the user (equipment restorer, audiophile, etc.) may be aided in finding suitable replacement tubes and the collector may be able to determine the nature and uses of a fresh acquisition.

 A complete handbook of replacements for vacuum tubes and picture tubes. This is the most accurate, up-to-date guide available to determine direct substitutes for receiving tubes and picture tubes. The Tube Substitution Handbook will be useful to antique radio buffs, classic car enthusiasts, ham operators and collectors of vintage ham radio equipment. In addition, marine operators, microwave repair technicians, TV and radio technicians will find the handbook to be an invaluable reference tool. Essential book covering European to American to European substitutes as well as commercial and industrial substitutes. A useful reference section gives basing diagrams (pin connections). The best book of its kind currently available. 

TUBE TESTERS and CLASSIC ELECTRONIC TEST GEAR  by Alan Douglas   166 pages

This book for collectors and tube enthusiasts presents an overview of pre-1970 radio test equipment including an extensive discussion of tube testing and tube testers. Includes VOMs, VTMs, Q Meters, and more. Over 300 photos and illustrations.

CV GUIDE                                                                82 pages  

If you have ever come across valves with CV numbers on them and wondered what they are, this is the book that does just that. CV  stands for Common Valve and was the British Military designation given to valves sourced from various vendors. The book has a CV  to Commercial and Commercial to CV index and also identifies VR, VT and VU valves. Valve substitutes are also listed.

GE TUBES    Essential Characteristics    1973.     473 pages

This very useful tube data book covers the majority of US types from the 00A onward.  Of special interest is the section on the 4 digit series covering industrial, Five-Star &  special purpose tubes. Also includes Planar & Ceramic tubes, Thyratrons, Ignitrons,  Vidicons & Picture Tubes. There is a section on basing of 1000s of tubes/transistors. Also includes an "equivalents" section. The most comprehensive data book available.

RCA Receiving Tube Manual RC19        380 pages 

Tube characteristics and some charts with basing diagrams. Includes an appendix with some useful circuits for receivers, tuners, Hi-Fi Amplifiers etc.

 One of the last RCA Tube Manual issues. Tube characteristics and some charts. Covers most audio types such as 6L6GC, 6CA7/EL34 etc. Includes basing diagrams plus 70+ pages of circuits covering radio, audio/Hi-Fi and other applications. A must for any workshop.

Data, circuits and basing diagrams for transmitting tubes to 4KW plate input and power rectifiers. The first 85 pages cover application notes and circuit design considerations. Includes basing diagrams. Tubes such as 807, 811A & 845 are covered and some charts are provided.

SYLVANIA TECHNICAL MANUAL RECEIVING TUBES     by Sylvania Electric Products Inc. NEW! 516 pages

14th edition containing data on more than 3300 electron tubes (including a variety of manufacturer's tubes other than Sylvania) and semiconductor devices. Reprinted here without the TV picture tube section, this manual contains detailed information on devices and includes unusual types such as 12 pin Compactrons. Handy feature provides tube type and basing diagrams along with response curves in individual descriptions for more complete information in one reference point. A master index is found in the front of the book for easy reference.