Tube cross-reference
6146B alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6146B power - beam (not sweep). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Exact variations of 6146B
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.
Replacement tubes for 6146B
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6146B. This direction does not establish that 6146B can replace them.
Power - Beam (NOT sweep)
The database records 8298A as a possible replacement for6146B.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - Beam (NOT sweep) | Power - Beam (NOT sweep) |
| Construction | BeamPower | BeamPower |
| Base | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Socket | IO | B9A |
| Base pins | 8 | 8 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 1.125 A | 1.125 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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