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6SK7 Vacuum Tube New and Used

- Description
- Specifications
The 6SK7 is a remote-cutoff pentode vacuum tube designed for RF and IF amplifier stages in radio receivers equipped with automatic volume control (AVC). Units are available in both new old stock (NOS) and tested used conditions. Manufactured by companies including RCA, Sylvania, GE, and Raytheon, these tubes feature a 6.3V filament rating and an octal base design in a metal envelope without a top grid cap. Used for servicing vintage radio chassis, broadcast receivers, and communications equipment requiring stable gain control without distortion.
Tube Type: Remote-Cutoff Pentode
Base Type: Octal (8-pin metal envelope)
Envelope Style: Metal (6SK7) or Glass T-9 (6SK7GT)
Filament Voltage: 6.3 V AC/DC
Filament Current: 0.3 A (300 mA)
Maximum Plate Voltage: 300 V
Plate Dissipation: 2.5 W
Transconductance: 2.0 mA/V
Primary Function: RF or IF voltage amplifier with AVC
Condition Options: New Old Stock (NOS) or Tested Used