The CV2304 (commercially the K324) klystron from English Electric Valve Company is a 3 cm radar device. It is described by EE as a klystron for use as a local oscillator. The minimum output power is 30 mW.
The KB/Q identifies this valve as being made to specification K1001 or K1006, the B denotes qualification by a UK authority and the Q identifies the maker as English Electric Valve Co., Chelmsford.
The IO base and pins. At the other end is the mechanical tuning screw.
The waveguide 16 flange is 41 mm square.
The reduced section in the waveguide is to allow impedance matching between the cavity and the guide.
The electrons are reflected by the voltage on the top cap.
The tuning screw.
The wide metal tube envelope is 26 mm in diameter and, excluding the IO base pins, is 93 mm tall.
Reference: Data-sheet. Type CV2304 was first introduced in 1954. See also1954 adverts.
