[Collins] 75S-3B audio output tube

Dave Brown tractorb at ihug.co.nz
Sat Dec 13 02:14:33 EST 2008


IIRC the filament current is different but this is not an issue unless 
operating them from an external supply.
The other matters to address have already been mentioned.
DaveB, NZ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jaime Gomez" <jgomez2005 at gmail.com>
To: <collins at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 10:31 AM
Subject: [Collins] 75S-3B audio output tube


> The output tube (6BF5) in my 75S-3B shorted out, I need to replace 
> it. I
> have been checking some sources but cannot find it. I saw that it is 
> similar
> to the 6AQ5, base connections are the same and the 6AQ5 can use 
> higher plate
> and screen voltages. Can I replace the original 6BF5 with a 6AQ5? 
> Any
> suggestions?
> Thank you, 73,
>
> Jim, HK1N
> Barranquilla, Colombia
> Tel: +57 312 6642680
>


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