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6FQ5 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6FQ5 voltage - triode (single high frequency). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 6FQ5

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.

  • 6GK5

    Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

    Base
    7FP
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    0.18 A

Replacement tubes for 6FQ5

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6FQ5. This direction does not establish that 6FQ5 can replace them.

6ES5

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6ES5 as a possible replacement for6FQ5.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseNot recorded7FP
SocketNot recordedB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.18 A0.2 A
6FQ5A

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6FQ5A as a possible replacement for6FQ5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseNot recorded7FP
SocketNot recordedB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.18 A0.18 A
6GK5

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6GK5 as a possible replacement for6FQ5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseNot recorded7FP
SocketNot recordedB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.18 A0.18 A

Where 6FQ5 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6FQ5 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6FQ5.

6FH5

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6FQ5 as a possible replacement for6FH5.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
Specification6FQ5 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseNot recorded7FP
SocketNot recordedB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.18 A0.155 A
6FQ5A

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6FQ5 as a possible replacement for6FQ5A.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6FQ5 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseNot recorded7FP
SocketNot recordedB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.18 A0.18 A
6GK5

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6FQ5 as a possible replacement for6GK5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6FQ5 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseNot recorded7FP
SocketNot recordedB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.18 A0.18 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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