EL86 and 6CW5 are exact equivalents – they are just two different numbering systems (American vs European I think). And they are readily available on eBay for around $10 or so including shipping.
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I would have thought so if they are alternative valves (the casing is marked for both?)
You’ll probably need to recalibrate after that but it ought to make it work a little better ?
Regards
Nigel
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Richard Merifield Sent: 27 October 2021 13:08 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] HP200CD oscillator
Thanks Nigel, can I mix an EL86 and 6CW5 in the one unit ?