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4HM5 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 4HM5 voltage - triode (single high frequency). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 4HM5

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.

  • 4HA5

    Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

    Base
    7GM
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    3.8 V
    Heater current
    0.3 A

Replacement tubes for 4HM5

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 4HM5. This direction does not establish that 4HM5 can replace them.

4HA5

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4HA5 as a possible replacement for4HM5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
Base7GM7GM
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4 V3.8 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A
4HQ5

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4HQ5 as a possible replacement for4HM5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
Base7GM7FP
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4 V4.2 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A

Where 4HM5 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 4HM5 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 4HM5.

4HA5

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4HM5 as a possible replacement for4HA5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification4HM5 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
Base7GM7GM
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4 V3.8 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A
4HQ5

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4HM5 as a possible replacement for4HQ5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification4HM5 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
Base7GM7FP
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage4 V4.2 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 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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