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3EH7 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 3EH7 voltage pentode - remote cutoff (single). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 3EH7

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.

  • XF183

    Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

    Base
    9AQ
    Socket
    B9A
    Base pins
    9
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    3.15 V
    Heater current
    0.6 A

Replacement tubes for 3EH7

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 3EH7. This direction does not establish that 3EH7 can replace them.

XF183

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Foreign To American

The database records XF183 as a possible replacement for3EH7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9AQ9AQ
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.15 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
XF184

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Foreign To American

The database records XF184 as a possible replacement for3EH7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9AQE9-1
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.15 V
Heater current0.6 A0.8 A
3EJ7

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 3EJ7 as a possible replacement for3EH7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9AQE9-1
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.15 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
3HM6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 3HM6 as a possible replacement for3EH7.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9AQNot recorded
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.15 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
3HT6

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 3HT6 as a possible replacement for3EH7.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9AQNot recorded
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.15 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
3JC6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 3JC6 as a possible replacement for3EH7.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9AQNot recorded
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.5 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
3JC6A

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 3JC6A as a possible replacement for3EH7.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9AQ9PM
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.5 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
3JD6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 3JD6 as a possible replacement for3EH7.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9AQ9PM
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.5 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A

Where 3EH7 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 3EH7 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 3EH7.

XF183

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

American To Foreign

The database records 3EH7 as a possible replacement forXF183.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification3EH7 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9AQ9AQ
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.15 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 A
3EJ7

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 3EH7 as a possible replacement for3EJ7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification3EH7 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9AQE9-1
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage3.15 V3.15 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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