-> I'm getting old and my memory isn't what it used to be, but seems that
-> the A battery was round, about 2-3" in dia and about4-6"
tall. Used for
-> grid bias or filaments I think. 1.5V IIRC.

I believe I recall that one as well but it seems to me
it was about 8 inches tall and 3 in diameter.

Had screw on caps to hold down wires or quick connects
applied to the terminals IIRC.
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