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6DQ6B alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6DQ6B power - tv horizontal output (sweep). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 6DQ6B

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.

  • 6GW6

    Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

    Base
    6AM
    Socket
    IO
    Base pins
    8
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    1.2 A

Replacement tubes for 6DQ6B

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6DQ6B. This direction does not establish that 6DQ6B can replace them.

6GW6

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6GW6 as a possible replacement for6DQ6B.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
  • No-warmup series circuits only
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketIOIO
Base pins68
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.2 A1.2 A

Where 6DQ6B can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6DQ6B is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6DQ6B.

6BQ6G

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6DQ6B as a possible replacement for6BQ6G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6DQ6B replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketIONot recorded
Base pins68
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.2 A1.2 A
6BQ6GA

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6DQ6B as a possible replacement for6BQ6GA.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6DQ6B replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketIOB9A
Base pins66
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.2 A1.2 A
6BQ6GT

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6DQ6B as a possible replacement for6BQ6GT.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6DQ6B replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketIOIO
Base pins67
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.2 A1.2 A
6BQ6GTA

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6DQ6B as a possible replacement for6BQ6GTA.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6DQ6B replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketIOB9A
Base pins68
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.2 A1.2 A
6BQ6GTB

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6DQ6B as a possible replacement for6BQ6GTB.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6DQ6B replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketIOIO
Base pins66
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.2 A1.2 A
6CU6

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6DQ6B as a possible replacement for6CU6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6DQ6B replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketIOB9A
Base pins67
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.2 A1.2 A
6DQ6

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6DQ6B as a possible replacement for6DQ6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6DQ6B replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AMNot recorded
SocketIOB9A
Base pins6Not recorded
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.2 A1.2 A
6DQ6A

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6DQ6B as a possible replacement for6DQ6A.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6DQ6B replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketIOIO
Base pins67
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.2 A1.2 A
6FH6

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6DQ6B as a possible replacement for6FH6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6DQ6B replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketIOIO
Base pins67
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.2 A1.2 A
6GW6

Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6DQ6B as a possible replacement for6GW6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6DQ6B replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
ConstructionBeamPowerBeamPower
Base6AM6AM
SocketIOIO
Base pins68
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current1.2 A1.2 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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