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4BZ6 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 4BZ6 voltage pentode - remote cutoff (single). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 4BZ6

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.

  • 4JH6

    Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

    Base
    7CM
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    4.2 V
    Heater current
    0.45 A

Replacement tubes for 4BZ6

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 4BZ6. This direction does not establish that 4BZ6 can replace them.

4AU6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4AU6 as a possible replacement for4BZ6.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CM7BK
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4BA6

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4BA6 as a possible replacement for4BZ6.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CM7CC
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4CB6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4CB6 as a possible replacement for4BZ6.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CMNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4CF6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4CF6 as a possible replacement for4BZ6.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CMNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4DE6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4DE6 as a possible replacement for4BZ6.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CMNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4DK6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4DK6 as a possible replacement for4BZ6.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CMNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4JH6

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4JH6 as a possible replacement for4BZ6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CM7CM
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A

Where 4BZ6 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 4BZ6 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 4BZ6.

4AU6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4BZ6 as a possible replacement for4AU6.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
Specification4BZ6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CM7BK
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4BA6

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4BZ6 as a possible replacement for4BA6.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
Specification4BZ6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CM7CC
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4CB6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4BZ6 as a possible replacement for4CB6.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
Specification4BZ6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CMNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4CF6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4BZ6 as a possible replacement for4CF6.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
Specification4BZ6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CMNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4DE6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4BZ6 as a possible replacement for4DE6.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
Specification4BZ6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CMNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4DK6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4BZ6 as a possible replacement for4DK6.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
Specification4BZ6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CMNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4JH6

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4BZ6 as a possible replacement for4JH6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification4BZ6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7CM7CM
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4.2 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 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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