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6KG6A alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6KG6A power - tv horizontal output (sweep). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Exact variations of 6KG6A
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.
Where 6KG6A can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 6KG6A is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6KG6A.
Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep)
The database records 6KG6A as a possible replacement forEL509.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 6KG6A replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep) | Power - TV Horizontal Output (sweep) |
| Construction | BeamPower | Pentode |
| Base | 38A | 9C18 |
| Socket | Not recorded | B9D |
| Base pins | 9 | 9 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 2 A | 2.5 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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