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PCC189 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the PCC189 voltage - dual triode (similar high frequency). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of PCC189

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.

  • 7ES8

    NEW (being researched)

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Base pins
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    Not recorded
    Heater current
    Not recorded

Where PCC189 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, PCC189 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for PCC189.

7DJ8

Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)

Foreign To American

The database records PCC189 as a possible replacement for7DJ8.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationPCC189 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base9C12Not recorded
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections22
Heater voltage7.6 V7 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 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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