438

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General Radio 438
Tube Socket
General Radio 438 Tube Socket

Available from 1928 to 1935

Manuals
  • Manual Needed.
Catalog History
 Document Year Page
Bulletin 930 1928 9376
Catalog E1 1928 133
Catalog E2 1928 132
Catalog F1 1930 113
Bulletin 933 1931 51
Catalog G1 1932 159
Bulletin 936 1935 45
Catalog H 1935 173
(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)

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

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