Power Pentode
The EL509 / 6KG6A Vacuum tube is a magnoval type used as a
horizontal-deflection amplifier in color tv receivers. It
requires a magnoval 9-contact socket.
Later on EL519 tubes replaced the 6KG6A and EL509 tubes.
All three tubes are compatible.
Electrical Data:
Heater Voltage ................................ 6.3 V
Heater Current ................................ 2.0 A
Maximum Heater-Cathode Voltage ................ 250 V
Prefered Substitutes .....................
........6KG6A, 6N45S, 6P45C,
6P45S, EL509, EL519, 8704
WARNING ~ The preferred
substitutes such as 6KG6A, EL509 and EL519 may be taller
than 6N45C, 6N45S, 6P45C and 6P45S tubes.
If you are using 6N45C, 6N45S, 6P45C or 6P45S tubes,
6KG6A, EL509 and EL519 tubes may not allow you to put
your cover back on your radio or amplifier.
Make sure you measure your tubes!
To measure a tube, place the tube on a table
standing on its pins. Using a tape measure or ruler,
measure the tube from the table top to the top of the
cap.
All 6N45C, 6N45S, 6P45C and 6P45S tubes measure 4 - 5/8
inches tall. ~ Rod.