TubePad 6.0 Tube Chart

Quick Reference Data

Name: 6K6GT
Use:
Glass-octal type used in audio output stages of radio receivers. It is capable of delivering moderate power output with relatively small input voltages. Tube may be used singly or in push-pull.
Notes: Requires an octal socket.


6K6GT
Pentode Power Amplifier

Data Source. . . . . . . . . RC-15 & RC-29
Heater or Filament Voltage . 6.3 volts
Heater or Filament Current . 0.4 amperes
EIA Base . . . . . . . . . . 7S
Substitutes. . . . . . . . . 6F6


Capacitances and Design Maximum Values:

C/in. . . . . . . . . . . .      5.5 pf
C/out . . . . . . . . . . .        6 pf
C/gp. . . . . . . . . . . .      0.5 pf
Plate Dissipation . . . . .      8.5 watts
Screen Dissipation. . . . .      2.8 watts
Maximum Plate Voltage . . .      315 volts
Maximum Screen Voltage. . .      285 volts

Typical Operation as a Receiving Tube                   

Description     Ep    Eg EgMax Es Is IsMax Ip IpMax Rp   TC  AF   Zl  PO
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Class A Amp    100    -7   -  100 1.6  3    9  9.5 104K 1500  -  12K 0.35
Class A Amp    250   -18   -  250 5.5 10   32   33  90K 2300  - 7.6K  3.4
Class A Amp    315   -21   -  250 4.0  9 25.5   28 110K 2100  -   9K  4.5
PP Class A Amp 285 -25.5   -  285 9.0 17   55   72    -    -  -  12K 10.5
PP Class A Amp 285  400*   -  285 9.0 13   55   61    -    -  -  12K  9.8

* = Value of cathode bias resistor