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6CJ6 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6CJ6 power - tv horizontal output (sweep). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 6CJ6

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.

  • CV2721

    NEW (being researched)

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Base pins
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    Not recorded
    Heater current
    Not recorded
  • EL81

    Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

    Base
    B9A
    Socket
    B9A
    Base pins
    9
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    1.05 A

Replacement tubes for 6CJ6

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6CJ6. This direction does not establish that 6CJ6 can replace them.

EL81

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Foreign To American

The database records EL81 as a possible replacement for6CJ6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9ASB9A
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.05 A1.05 A
6DR6

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6DR6 as a possible replacement for6CJ6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9ASNot recorded
SocketB9ANot recorded
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.05 A1.05 A

Where 6CJ6 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6CJ6 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6CJ6.

EL81

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

American To Foreign

The database records 6CJ6 as a possible replacement forEL81.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6CJ6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9ASB9A
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.05 A1.05 A
6DR6

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6CJ6 as a possible replacement for6DR6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6CJ6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9ASNot recorded
SocketB9ANot recorded
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.05 A1.05 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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