[ARC5] The 6U8 - what's the big deal with this "toob"

[Glen Zook]

The life of the 6U8 generally is nowhere near as long as the 6EA8 which can be used to replace all of the 6U8 tubes in the KWM-2 and S-Line equipment EXCEPT for the tone oscillator in the 32S- series and KWM-2 series.  For some reason, the 6EA8 often causes problems when used as the tone oscillator.  Why?  I really don't know.  Maybe, some day, when I finally get the time, I might try and see just why the 6U8 functions considerably better as the tone oscillator.
 
Glen, K9STH


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 From: Leslie Smith <vk2bcu at operamail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 3:25 PM
Subject: [ARC5] The 6U8 - what's the big deal with this "toob"
 
Hello List,
I would like to understand the question about 6U8's, in "Collins" mind.
Why is the 6U8 considered to be a "hateful toob".