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radiopicker
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Post subject: WTB Zenith Etched 6A8G Tube  Posted: May Sat 26, 2012 3:21 am |
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Okay, this may be a lot to ask for. I'm not sure. It may cost a small fortune, I sure hope not, but this is my first Zenith console and I want to do it right. I need 5 1938 (I'm not sure if they're interchangeable or not) Zenith shoulder style tubes. They NEED to test strong. I want to eliminate any tube doubt.
The radio came with substitutes that are far from acceptable, which is a bummer, but it happens.
Here's my list:
6A8G (This one has a grid cap)
6K7G (This one has a grid cap) -- FOUND
6H6G -- FOUND
6F5G (This one has a grid cap) FOUND
6F6G -- FOUND
Also, a quote on exact shipping to 12167 would be great.
THANK YOU.
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes Posted: May Sat 26, 2012 4:02 am |
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While you are learning... there are no 'tube years'.  The only things that matter are brand, plant and getting whatever style is correct - globe or ST.
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes Posted: May Sat 26, 2012 4:04 am |
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes Posted: May Sat 26, 2012 7:30 am |
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in 1936-1938 the Zenith radios came with etched base tall (ST or "G" type ) octal tubes, beginning in 1939 they used the yellow printing. They have a narrower base than the metal or GT types which were used by other makers. Philco also used the tall G types at that time and those are the only types that will pass thru the shield flange. Mark Oppat www.oldradioparts.net
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hoffies too
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes Posted: May Sat 26, 2012 1:21 pm |
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Tubes don't have to be NOS or test strong to function properly is radios. I found the 6H6 ST the hardest to find.
Yellow or etch base, take what you can get..
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes Posted: May Sat 26, 2012 4:17 pm |
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hoffies too wrote: Tubes don't have to be NOS or test strong to function properly is radios. I found the 6H6 ST the hardest to find.
Yellow or etch base, take what you can get.. I wonder if that is because the 6H6 (metal) was such an improvement that the STs were always replaced at any service or tune up?
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes Posted: May Sat 26, 2012 4:49 pm |
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes Posted: May Sat 26, 2012 5:05 pm |
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes Posted: May Sat 26, 2012 6:48 pm |
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Found two of em. 6H6G and 6K7G. Thanks Barry. I still need the rest, shoulder style engraved base please. Deco brought to my attention that the 6F5G has a grid cap, I don't see a grid wire on my chassis  .
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes -- Found a few/Still need a few Posted: May Sat 26, 2012 7:43 pm |
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I may have the rest - I'll take a look.
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes -- Found a few/Still need a few Posted: May Tue 29, 2012 3:11 am |
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Only found a couple of 6A8s - Zenith yellow label. How's $5 for one, delivered?
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes -- Found a few/Still need a few Posted: May Tue 29, 2012 12:41 pm |
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes -- Found a few/Still need a few Posted: May Wed 30, 2012 11:18 pm |
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes -- Need two more! Posted: May Thu 31, 2012 3:25 pm |
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I have a list of date codes for Zenith tubes of the late 1930s packed away, if you are trying to find the correct year and quarter/month for tubes produced.
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes -- Need two more! Posted: Jun Sun 03, 2012 6:27 pm |
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6F6, 6K7, and 6H6 arrived today. Thank you Barry!!! Still looking for 6F5G and 6A8G. My parts came today, this is torture 
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes -- Need two more! Posted: Jun Sun 10, 2012 2:06 pm |
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BUMP  EDIT: I'm getting all confused, the tube numbers are all so similar . Still looking for a 6A8G and 6F5G ST type, zenith etched base, tested good.
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Tubes -- Need two more! Posted: Jun Mon 18, 2012 8:48 pm |
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Etched tubes -- 6A8G & 6F5G Posted: Jun Mon 18, 2012 10:35 pm |
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Etched tubes -- 6A8G & 6F5G Posted: Jun Mon 25, 2012 10:40 pm |
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Post subject: Re: WTB Zenith Etched 6A8G Tube Posted: Jul Mon 02, 2012 6:52 pm |
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