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CV1486 magnetron

CV1486 size The valve measures 190x75x37mm overall

 

This is one of four frequency variants CV1483, CV1484, CV1485 and CV1486. The CV1485 replaced the CV99D. The magnetron is stamped on the back with the serial number 4870. The magnetron is stamped on the back with the serial number 5059.

Heater voltage 5V
Heater current 2.6A
Nominal frequency 3470MHz
Max anode dissipation 400W
Typical operating conditions
Peak anode voltage 26kV
Peak anode current 40A
Peak power output 400kW
Pulse recurrence 500 pps
Pulse length 0.5µs
Field strength 2300 oersteds

 

CV1486
Side view of CV1486 CV1486 in  box