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63ME

Sensibly equivalent to:
6G5G 6H5 6M1 6U5G VT-98 Y61 Y63
See also:
Tuning Indicators - The Magic-Eye Tuning Indicator
    
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The 63ME is a second generation tuning indicator with a 6.3 Volt heater. This type of indicator was used in many radios. The data-sheet gives that the 6G5 is electrically identical to the Y63 but has a UX6 base cap.
The amplifier triode with display bowl above.
Thanks to Mark Mallison for sending the images.
The end window envelope is  mm in diameter and, excluding the IO base pins, is  mm tall.
References: Data-sheet & 1040.

 

Pin Connections
IO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
nc
h
a
t
g1
nc
h
k

 

Absolute Maximum Operating Conditions
CRT
Vh
Ah
Va
mAa
6.3
0.3
200
4.5
Thanks to Frank Philipse for supplying the above PDF datasheet.
Updated January 11, 2024.
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