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6EJ7 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6EJ7 voltage pentode - sharp cutoff (single). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 6EJ7

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.

  • EF184

    Voltage Pentode

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

Replacement tubes for 6EJ7

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6EJ7. This direction does not establish that 6EJ7 can replace them.

6F24

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Foreign To American

The database records 6F24 as a possible replacement for6EJ7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9A0Not recorded
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
6F30

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Foreign To American

The database records 6F30 as a possible replacement for6EJ7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9A0Not recorded
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.3 A
EF184

Voltage Pentode

Foreign To American

The database records EF184 as a possible replacement for6EJ7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9A0B9A
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.3 A
6EH7

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6EH7 as a possible replacement for6EJ7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9A09AQ
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
6HM6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6HM6 as a possible replacement for6EJ7.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9A09PM
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.3 A
6HT6

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6HT6 as a possible replacement for6EJ7.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9A09PM
SocketB9AB7G
Base pins97
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.3 A
6JC6A

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6JC6A as a possible replacement for6EJ7.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9A0Not recorded
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.3 A
6JD6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6JD6 as a possible replacement for6EJ7.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9A0E9-1
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.3 A

Where 6EJ7 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6EJ7 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6EJ7.

6F24

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

American To Foreign

The database records 6EJ7 as a possible replacement for6F24.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6EJ7 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9A0Not recorded
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
6F30

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

American To Foreign

The database records 6EJ7 as a possible replacement for6F30.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6EJ7 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9A0Not recorded
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.3 A
EF184

Voltage Pentode

American To Foreign

The database records 6EJ7 as a possible replacement forEF184.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6EJ7 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9A0B9A
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.45 A0.3 A
6EH7

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6EJ7 as a possible replacement for6EH7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6EJ7 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9A09AQ
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
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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