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Info so-far supplied by:- Michael Wiams (Halfin)(Belgium)
The CV1499 and CV1500 are Magnetrons, and both have following specs:-
6V heater Volt., 1.25A Heater Current, 2050 Gauss Magnetic Field, 22.5A Peak Anode Current,
200Kw Peak Output Power. One can be used in place of the other. (Used in Radar equipment).

499500

 

Any other stories, or
info is welcome.

Is there anything
different with the two?

Both of the ones that
I have are brand-new,
(or N.O.S.), and were
aquired from an
aquaintance who is
beginning to be of great
interest to me !

(Sorry, not telling!)

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The central black metal
body identifies the
Cathode, which is
incorporated within a
clear protective shroud
which also houses the
control-grid.

(Size indicated by a
small typical valve).

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Large chromed tubes
encase the large anode
at the opposite end.

One is a CV-1500,
and the other unit is a
CV-1499. The latter
is indicated as being
serial-number 1.

Both are brand-new,
and still in protective
wrappings & bags.

The identity of the
manufacturer is at the
moment undetermined.