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12GW6 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 12GW6 power - tv horizontal output (sweep). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 12GW6

These designations belong to the same electrical variation group. Their names may differ because of international standards, manufacturing tolerances, or materials, but they are recorded as electrically equivalent—not merely substitutes.

  • 12DQ6B

    Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

    Base
    6AM
    Socket
    OCTAL7
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    12.6 V
    Heater current
    0.6 A

Replacement tubes for 12GW6

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 12GW6. This direction does not establish that 12GW6 can replace them.

12DQ6B

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 12DQ6B as a possible replacement for12GW6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketOCTAL7OCTAL7
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage12.6 V12.6 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A

Where 12GW6 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 12GW6 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 12GW6.

12F31

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

American To Foreign

The database records 12GW6 as a possible replacement for12F31.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification12GW6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionBeamPowerPentode
Base6AMNot recorded
SocketOCTAL7Not recorded
Base pins7Not recorded
Sections11
Heater voltage12.6 V12.6 V
Heater current0.6 A0.15 A
12BQ6GA

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 12GW6 as a possible replacement for12BQ6GA.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification12GW6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketOCTAL7IO
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage12.6 V12.6 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
12BQ6GT

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 12GW6 as a possible replacement for12BQ6GT.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification12GW6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketOCTAL7Not recorded
Base pins78
Sections11
Heater voltage12.6 V12.6 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
12BQ6GTA

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 12GW6 as a possible replacement for12BQ6GTA.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification12GW6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketOCTAL7IO
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage12.6 V12.6 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
12BQ6GTB

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 12GW6 as a possible replacement for12BQ6GTB.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification12GW6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketOCTAL7IO
Base pins78
Sections11
Heater voltage12.6 V12.6 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
12CU6

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 12GW6 as a possible replacement for12CU6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification12GW6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketOCTAL7OCTAL7
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage12.6 V12.6 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
12DQ6

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 12GW6 as a possible replacement for12DQ6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification12GW6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AMNot recorded
SocketOCTAL7IO
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage12.6 V12.6 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
12DQ6A

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 12GW6 as a possible replacement for12DQ6A.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification12GW6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketOCTAL7OCTAL7
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage12.6 V12.6 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A

Verify before substituting

Matching a base or heater voltage is not enough to prove that two tubes are interchangeable. Check pin connections, heater current, maximum ratings, bias requirements, warm-up behavior, and the equipment manufacturer’s service documentation before making a substitution.

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