Tube substitution for 1L6

10/13/2004 7:25:44 PMJohn D. Weeks

Hey guys
Is there a substitution for the 1L6 tube in the Zenith Trans-Oceanic B600? Thanks

10/13/2004 9:44:06 PMSteve - W9DX

You can try a 1U6 as substitute. It has the 7DC basing. Click on Tubes on this website and enter the tube type for more info.

:Hey guys
:Is there a substitution for the 1L6 tube in the Zenith Trans-Oceanic B600? Thanks

10/13/2004 10:54:28 PMNorm Leal

You can try a 1U6 but be sure to add a resistor across the filament before turning the radio on. A 1U6 will burn out on turn as it has a lower current filament.

In Zenith T/O's a 1R5 will work for broadcast band. It won't oscillate on higher short wave frequencies. If you are bringing up a T/O best to use the 1R5, much lower cost than a 1L6.

Other tubes such as 1LA6 and 1LC6 can work but req

:You can try a 1U6 as substitute. It has the 7DC basing. Click on Tubes on this website and enter the tube type for more info.
:
::Hey guys
::Is there a substitution for the 1L6 tube in the Zenith Trans-Oceanic B600? Thanks

10/13/2004 10:57:53 PMNorm Leal

:Hi
:
: You can try a 1U6 but be sure to add a resistor across the filament before turning the radio on. A 1U6 will burn out on turn as it has a lower current filament.
:
: In Zenith T/O's a 1R5 will work for broadcast band. It won't oscillate on higher short wave frequencies. If you are bringing up a T/O best to use the 1R5, much lower cost than a 1L6.
:
: Other tubes such as 1LA6 and 1LC6 can work but reqire building an adapter. Bill Turner sells adapters. His email dialcover@webtv.net .

Norm
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::You can try a 1U6 as substitute. It has the 7DC basing. Click on Tubes on this website and enter the tube type for more info.
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:::Hey guys
:::Is there a substitution for the 1L6 tube in the Zenith Trans-Oceanic B600? Thanks

10/14/2004 11:12:31 AMJohn D. Weeks

::Hi

Thanks, what size resitor do I use with the 1U6?
::
:: You can try a 1U6 but be sure to add a resistor across the filament before turning the radio on. A 1U6 will burn out on turn as it has a lower current filament.
::
:: In Zenith T/O's a 1R5 will work for broadcast band. It won't oscillate on higher short wave frequencies. If you are bringing up a T/O best to use the 1R5, much lower cost than a 1L6.
::
:: Other tubes such as 1LA6 and 1LC6 can work but reqire building an adapter. Bill Turner sells adapters. His email dialcover@webtv.net .
:
:Norm
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:::You can try a 1U6 as substitute. It has the 7DC basing. Click on Tubes on this website and enter the tube type for more info.
:::
::::Hey guys
::::Is there a substitution for the 1L6 tube in the Zenith Trans-Oceanic B600? Thanks

10/15/2004 9:51:27 AMNorm Leal

Hi John

A 1U6 draws .025 amps at 1.4 volts, While a 1L6 draws .05 amps. When using a 1U6 you must draw another .025 amps with the resistor.

1.4 volts divided by .025 amps = 56 ohms. A resistor around 56 ohms should be added across the filament, pins #1 and #7, of the 1U6.

Norm

:::Hi
:
:Thanks, what size resitor do I use with the 1U6?
:::
::: You can try a 1U6 but be sure to add a resistor across the filament before turning the radio on. A 1U6 will burn out on turn as it has a lower current filament.
:::
::: In Zenith T/O's a 1R5 will work for broadcast band. It won't oscillate on higher short wave frequencies. If you are bringing up a T/O best to use the 1R5, much lower cost than a 1L6.
:::
::: Other tubes such as 1LA6 and 1LC6 can work but reqire building an adapter. Bill Turner sells adapters. His email dialcover@webtv.net .
::
::Norm
:::
::::You can try a 1U6 as substitute. It has the 7DC basing. Click on Tubes on this website and enter the tube type for more info.
::::
:::::Hey guys
:::::Is there a substitution for the 1L6 tube in the Zenith Trans-Oceanic B600? Thanks

10/16/2004 1:38:40 AMJohn D. Weeks

Thanks Norm. I will try this, if it is found that I need to buy a new tube.

Hi John
: A 1U6 draws .025 amps at 1.4 volts, While a 1L6 draws .05 amps. When using a 1U6 you must draw another .025 amps with the resistor.
:
: 1.4 volts divided by .025 amps = 56 ohms. A resistor around 56 ohms should be added across the filament, pins #1 and #7, of the 1U6.
:
:Norm
:
::::Hi
::
::Thanks, what size resitor do I use with the 1U6?
::::
:::: You can try a 1U6 but be sure to add a resistor across the filament before turning the radio on. A 1U6 will burn out on turn as it has a lower current filament.
::::
:::: In Zenith T/O's a 1R5 will work for broadcast band. It won't oscillate on higher short wave frequencies. If you are bringing up a T/O best to use the 1R5, much lower cost than a 1L6.
::::
:::: Other tubes such as 1LA6 and 1LC6 can work but reqire building an adapter. Bill Turner sells adapters. His email dialcover@webtv.net .
:::
:::Norm
::::
:::::You can try a 1U6 as substitute. It has the 7DC basing. Click on Tubes on this website and enter the tube type for more info.
:::::
::::::Hey guys
::::::Is there a substitution for the 1L6 tube in the Zenith Trans-Oceanic B600? Thanks