Description:
This is a magnetron — the vacuum tube that generates microwave energy — manufactured by Toshiba Hokuto Electronics, made in Thailand. It’s housed in the classic finned aluminum/steel body with mounting flange, visible antenna/output section, and the two spade-style filament terminals on the side. The label identifies it as model 2M248H(ME), date/lot code 5E35 / 36, revision B, drawing/reference number 134-1. It carries standard high-voltage microwave safety warnings in English and French.
Specs (2M248 series, typical published datasheet values):
Frequency: 2450–2470 MHz (fixed frequency, continuous wave)
Output power: ~1000–1030 W average to a matched load
Anode current: ~330 mA
Anode voltage: ~4.35 kV
Filament voltage: ~3.15 V
Filament current: ~10 A
Cooling: Forced air-cooled, packaged magnet type
Weight: ~0.83 kg (air-cooled version)
Output coupling: Rectangular waveguide or direct into oven cavity
What machine it’s for:
Commercial/light-industrial microwave ovens — the 2M248 family is widely used as an OEM or replacement magnetron in food-service equipment such as Amana and Menumaster commercial microwaves, and similar heavy-duty countertop units.
