6K8

Octal 8-pin triode-hexode converter engineered for superheterodyne radio circuits to combine local oscillator and mixer functions while minimizing frequency drift. Equivalents: 6K8G, 6K8GT, VT-167, CV1944. Real-Life Examples: Zenith 9-S-367 console radio, Hallicrafters Sky Buddy shortwave receiver, Philco 40-180 multi-band radio.