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1N3 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 1N3 tuning indicator. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 1N3

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.

  • DM71

    Tuning Indicator

    Base
    Subminiature
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Base pins
    8
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    1.4 V
    Heater current
    0.025 A

Replacement tubes for 1N3

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 1N3. This direction does not establish that 1N3 can replace them.

DM70

Tuning Indicator

Foreign To American

The database records DM70 as a possible replacement for1N3.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeTuning IndicatorTuning Indicator
ConstructionTuningIndicatorTuningIndicator
BaseNot recordedSubminiature
SocketNot recordedB9A
Base pins88
Sections11
Heater voltage1.4 V1.4 V
Heater current0.025 A0.025 A
DM71

Tuning Indicator

Foreign To American

The database records DM71 as a possible replacement for1N3.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeTuning IndicatorTuning Indicator
ConstructionTuningIndicatorTuningIndicator
BaseNot recordedSubminiature
SocketNot recordedNot recorded
Base pins88
Sections11
Heater voltage1.4 V1.4 V
Heater current0.025 A0.025 A
1M3

Tuning Indicator

Receiving Tubes

The database records 1M3 as a possible replacement for1N3.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeTuning IndicatorTuning Indicator
ConstructionTuningIndicatorTuningIndicator
BaseNot recordedSDN
SocketNot recordedNot recorded
Base pins88
Sections11
Heater voltage1.4 V1.4 V
Heater current0.025 A0.025 A

Where 1N3 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 1N3 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 1N3.

1M1

Tuning Indicator

American To Foreign

The database records 1N3 as a possible replacement for1M1.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification1N3 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeTuning IndicatorTuning Indicator
ConstructionTuningIndicatorTuningIndicator
BaseNot recordedNot recorded
SocketNot recordedNot recorded
Base pins8Not recorded
Sections11
Heater voltage1.4 V1.4 V
Heater current0.025 A0.025 A
DM71

Tuning Indicator

American To Foreign

The database records 1N3 as a possible replacement forDM71.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification1N3 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeTuning IndicatorTuning Indicator
ConstructionTuningIndicatorTuningIndicator
BaseNot recordedSubminiature
SocketNot recordedNot recorded
Base pins88
Sections11
Heater voltage1.4 V1.4 V
Heater current0.025 A0.025 A
1M3

Tuning Indicator

Receiving Tubes

The database records 1N3 as a possible replacement for1M3.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification1N3 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeTuning IndicatorTuning Indicator
ConstructionTuningIndicatorTuningIndicator
BaseNot recordedSDN
SocketNot recordedNot recorded
Base pins88
Sections11
Heater voltage1.4 V1.4 V
Heater current0.025 A0.025 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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