Re: [neonixie-l] Magic eye circuits for 6E5

[Instrument Resources of America]

The 6E5 was the original "eye" tube, more properly known as "electron 
ray indicator", tube. Although I've heard them being referred to as, eye 
tubes, tuning indicators, magic eye tubes, bulls eyes, target 
indicators, and even bow tie tubes. The 6E5 came out by RCA in or around 
the late 1930's perhaps the early 1940;s.  My tube collection, has a sub 
collection of 75 different eye tubes, most of which still function.  My 
first experience with eye tubes, was with my dads ancient Magnavox floor 
console radio way back in the early 1950's. I wish I still had that old 
set, that started my life long interest in electronics. Lots of very 
enjoyable hours spent listening to the shortwave and ham bands.    Ira.

On 5/2/2013 7:06 AM, Oscilloclock wrote:
I LOVE the 6E5! It started my long passion in electronics, when my father 
bought me my first antique radio, a Majestic, at the age of 8. There are a few 
pix of my radio and its 6E5 at http://oscilloclock.com/history.

The 6E5 was also used in numerous pieces of test equipment - I have a Heathkit 
capacitance meter and a signal tracer that use them.

Very interesting to see what people have been doing with them recently. Have 
fun!


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