The EFM1 is an oddity. It combines a tuning indicator with an audio variable μ pentode. The attached pdf gives a very interesting description of the valve and its use. The indicator is based on the EM1 tuning indicator. This valve could save on valves in a receiver but the design was a compromise and does not appear to have replaced the more conventional indicators.

The base is limited to eight pins and so two independent valves were not possible in the one envelope.

The indicator window is tinted, but internally follows normal practice of a grid around the cathode and deflector electrodes to form the shadow.

The classic envelope is 36 mm in diameter, and excluding the Ct8 base pins is 78 mm tall.

 
Pin Connections

Ct8	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
	m	h	h	k,g3,gi	t	g1	g2,d	a

 
Absolute Maximum Operating Conditions

Pentode	Vh	Ah	Va	Vs	Vg	mAa	mAs
	6.3	0.2	300	185	-2	0.8	0.6

Thanks to Frank Philipse for supplying the above datasheet

This exhibit was last updated on 25 November 2007 {find valves by name}