Trophy 2

BTS (B.T.S.) British Television Supplies; London

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  • Year
  • 1938 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 361707

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 2
  • Valves / Tubes
  • Main principle
  • TRF with regeneration
  • Wave bands
  • Wave Bands given in the notes.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Trophy 2 - BTS B.T.S. British Television
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Notes

  • The Trophy 2 was the inaugural model in the Trophy series.
    It quickly became the flagship product, renowned for its battery-powered operation and headphone-only output.
    The Trophy 2 gained national attention when F. Lanaway used a duplicate set to log 247 stations between 12–52 metres, winning the American Short-Wave Trophy—a feat heavily featured in the company’s marketing. Its simplicity, sensitivity, and portability made it a popular choice among early shortwave experimenters and listeners in the UK.

    Key Features

    • Battery-Powered Portability: Designed for use where mains electricity is unavailable, this unit is ideal for field and portable operation.
    • Headphone Output: Optimised for headphone listening, it provides clear and sensitive reception, making it perfect for DXers and experimenters.
    • Frequency Range: The unit comes with two BTS One-Shot inductors covering 12-52 metres. Additional inductors are available to extend the complete wave range from 6.5 to 200 metres.

    Design 
    The Trophy 2 was a TRF (Tuned Radio Frequency) receiver, typical for its era and purpose, offering straightforward operation and excellent performance for its class. 

    The Trophy Series
    The Trophy 2 was the foundation of a growing series, which soon included the improved Trophy 3 (AC & Battery Models), the advanced Trophy 5, and the top-tier Trophy 8—each building on the strengths of this pioneering model.

    Price
    £4 15s 0d complete with valves & head phones, less batteries.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 4.75 GB £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Amateur Wireless Feb 1938, Page 31)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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