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8298A alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 8298A power - beam (not sweep). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Exact variations of 8298A
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 8298A can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 8298A is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 8298A.
Power - Beam (NOT sweep)
The database records 8298A as a possible replacement for6146B.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 8298A replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - Beam (NOT sweep) | Power - Beam (NOT sweep) |
| Construction | BeamPower | BeamPower |
| Base | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Socket | B9A | IO |
| Base pins | 8 | 8 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 1.125 A | 1.125 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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