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6101 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6101 voltage - dual triode (similar). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 6101

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.

  • 6J6WA

    Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)

    Base
    78F
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    2
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    0.45 A

Replacement tubes for 6101

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6101. This direction does not establish that 6101 can replace them.

6099

Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)

Communications And Special Purpose Tubes

The database records 6099 as a possible replacement for6101.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7BFNot recorded
SocketB7GIO
Base pins78
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
6J6WA

Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)

Communications And Special Purpose Tubes

The database records 6J6WA as a possible replacement for6101.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7BF78F
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
ECC91

Power - Triode Single (under 10W)

Foreign To American

The database records ECC91 as a possible replacement for6101.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Power - Triode Single (under 10W)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7BFMiniature
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
M8081

Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)

Foreign To American

The database records M8081 as a possible replacement for6101.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7BFNot recorded
SocketB7GNot recorded
Base pins7Not recorded
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A

Where 6101 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6101 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6101.

6099

Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)

Communications And Special Purpose Tubes

The database records 6101 as a possible replacement for6099.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6101 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7BFNot recorded
SocketB7GIO
Base pins78
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
6J6W

Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)

Communications And Special Purpose Tubes

The database records 6101 as a possible replacement for6J6W.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6101 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7BF7BF
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
6J6WA

Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)

Communications And Special Purpose Tubes

The database records 6101 as a possible replacement for6J6WA.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6101 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7BF78F
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
6J6

Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)

Receiving To Industrial Tubes

The database records 6101 as a possible replacement for6J6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6101 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7BF7BF
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 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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