Tube cross-reference
XCF82 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the XCF82 voltage triode pentode. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for XCF82
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for XCF82. This direction does not establish that XCF82 can replace them.
Voltage Radio Detector Converter
The database records 5U8 as a possible replacement forXCF82.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage Triode Pentode | Voltage Radio Detector Converter |
| Construction | Pentode-Triode | Pentode-Triode |
| Base | Not recorded | 9AE |
| Socket | B9A | B9A |
| Base pins | 9 | 9 |
| Sections | 2 | 2 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 5 V |
| Heater current | 0.3 A | 0.6 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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