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2GK5 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 2GK5 voltage - triode (single high frequency). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 2GK5

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.

  • 2FQ5

    Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    2.3 V
    Heater current
    0.6 A

Replacement tubes for 2GK5

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 2GK5. This direction does not establish that 2GK5 can replace them.

2FQ5

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 2FQ5 as a possible replacement for2GK5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
Base7FPNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage2.3 V2.3 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
2FQ5A

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 2FQ5A as a possible replacement for2GK5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
Base7FP7FP
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage2.3 V2.3 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A

Where 2GK5 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 2GK5 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 2GK5.

2FH5

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 2GK5 as a possible replacement for2FH5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification2GK5 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
Base7FP7FP
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage2.3 V2.35 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
2FQ5

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 2GK5 as a possible replacement for2FQ5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification2GK5 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
Base7FPNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage2.3 V2.3 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
2FQ5A

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 2GK5 as a possible replacement for2FQ5A.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification2GK5 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
Base7FP7FP
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage2.3 V2.3 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
2FY5

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 2GK5 as a possible replacement for2FY5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification2GK5 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
Base7FPNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage2.3 V2.35 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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