Tube cross-reference
6197 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6197 power - pentode single (not beam) (under 10w). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Where 6197 can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 6197 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6197.
Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
The database records 6197 as a possible replacement for6CL6.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 6197 replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W) | Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single) |
| Construction | Pentode | Pentode |
| Base | 9BV | 9BV |
| Socket | B9A | B9A |
| Base pins | 9 | 9 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.65 A | 0.65 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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