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6L6 tube substitute?

Steve Davis
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10-03-2016, 09:31 AM

The best tube tester is the radio its self. If the radio works with the glass 6L6s, I would check the B+ voltage to make sure it is not too high because of low emission of the output tubes. If the B+ is within reason, then use your original tubes and keep your original look, they will probably last for many years. Remember, our tube supply is finite.

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6L6 tube substitute? - by sdradioman - 10-02-2016, 09:31 AM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by Jim Koehler - 10-02-2016, 10:53 AM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by klondike98 - 10-02-2016, 11:58 AM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by Radioroslyn - 10-02-2016, 01:37 PM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by Arran - 10-03-2016, 04:34 AM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by Steve Davis - 10-03-2016, 09:31 AM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by TA Forbes - 10-03-2016, 10:16 PM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by Arran - 10-04-2016, 03:03 AM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by TA Forbes - 10-07-2016, 09:11 PM

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