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PCF80 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the PCF80 voltage radio detector converter. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of PCF80

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.

  • 8A8

    Voltage Triode Pentode

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Base pins
    Not recorded
    Sections
    2
    Heater voltage
    8.4 V
    Heater current
    0.3 A
  • 9A8

    Voltage Radio Detector Converter

    Base
    7AE
    Socket
    B9A
    Base pins
    9
    Sections
    2
    Heater voltage
    9 V
    Heater current
    0.3 A

Replacement tubes for PCF80

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for PCF80. This direction does not establish that PCF80 can replace them.

9A8

Voltage Radio Detector Converter

American To Foreign

The database records 9A8 as a possible replacement forPCF80.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Radio Detector ConverterVoltage Radio Detector Converter
ConstructionPentode-TriodePentode-Triode
BaseB9A7AE
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections22
Heater voltage9 V9 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A

Where PCF80 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, PCF80 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for PCF80.

9A8

Voltage Radio Detector Converter

Foreign To American

The database records PCF80 as a possible replacement for9A8.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationPCF80 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Radio Detector ConverterVoltage Radio Detector Converter
ConstructionPentode-TriodePentode-Triode
BaseB9A7AE
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections22
Heater voltage9 V9 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A
9U8

Voltage Radio Detector Converter

Foreign To American

The database records PCF80 as a possible replacement for9U8.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationPCF80 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Radio Detector ConverterVoltage Radio Detector Converter
ConstructionPentode-TriodePentode-Triode
BaseB9A9AE
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections22
Heater voltage9 V9 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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