French UNIC 801 set - Equivalent valves? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Robert Darwent · 6th Jun 2008, 7:26 pm

I've recently acquired this c.1937 French bakelite model which uses the valve line-up given in the first column. Could someone confirm for me that the valves I've listed in the second column could be used as suitable equivalents please?

V1 - 6A8 = X63
V2 - 6K7 = KTW63
V3 - 6Q7 = DH63
V4 - 6F6 = KT63
V5 - 5Y3 = U50

Many thanks!

paulsherwin · 6th Jun 2008, 7:33 pm

Those should be OK. There are a number of near equivalents which will just plug in - 6V6 for the 6F6, EF39 for the 6K7, EBC33 for the 6Q7 etc. These are bog standard octal superhet valves.

Paul

Robert Darwent · 6th Jun 2008, 8:04 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulsherwin

Those should be OK...

Thanks Paul, thought they would be alright. I just happen to have a full set of the valves in the second column already that's all. Much appreciated!

6th Jun 2008, 7:26 pm	#1
Robert Darwent Heptode Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK Posts: 990	French UNIC 801 set - Equivalent valves? I've recently acquired this c.1937 French bakelite model which uses the valve line-up given in the first column. Could someone confirm for me that the valves I've listed in the second column could be used as suitable equivalents please? V1 - 6A8 = X63 V2 - 6K7 = KTW63 V3 - 6Q7 = DH63 V4 - 6F6 = KT63 V5 - 5Y3 = U50 Many thanks! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Robert G0UHF www.wavesintheair.co.uk

6th Jun 2008, 7:33 pm	#2
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,970	Re: French UNIC 801 set - Equivalent valves? Those should be OK. There are a number of near equivalents which will just plug in - 6V6 for the 6F6, EF39 for the 6K7, EBC33 for the 6Q7 etc. These are bog standard octal superhet valves. Paul