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The 1614 is nothing but a 6L6 selected for RF  use. Look at the metal base directly above the plug crimp on any 1614 and I'll bet you will see 6L6 stamped into the metal.

Darrell, WA5VGO


>Maximum voltage for the 6L6 is 360 volts. Fot the 1614, it is 500 volts.
>That is why the ranger, which uses 500 volts or a bit more uses the 1614
>instead of the cheaper 6L6. The 1614 is RF rated as a transmitting tube
>while the 1614 is not. A 6L6GC is a pretty close relative.. My $0.02..Mike