• Year
  • 1938 ?
  • Category
  • Commercial Receiver (may include amateur bands)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 159103

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and more than two Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent or electro-dynamic (moving coil), system not known yet.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Trophy 5 - BTS B.T.S. British Television
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Notes
  • The Trophy 5 represents a significant advancement in British shortwave receiver technology, produced by British Television Supplies, Ltd. and jointly marketed with Peto-Scott Co., Ltd. from the late 1930s. As the most sophisticated model in the Trophy lineup at its introduction, the Trophy 5 was designed for the serious amateur and experimenter seeking a communication-type receiver with professional features.

    Key features of the Trophy 5 include:

    • Continuous shortwave coverage for comprehensive listening across international bands.
    • Band-spreading for precise tuning and improved selectivity, allowing users to separate closely spaced stations.
    • Beat-Frequency Oscillator (B.F.O.) enabling the reception of CW (Morse code) and SSB (single sideband) transmissions, a must for amateur radio enthusiasts.
    • Automatic Volume Control (A.V.C.) to stabilise audio output and reduce fading effects common in shortwave listening.
    • Illuminated tuning scale for easy operation in low-light conditions.

    The Trophy 5 was acclaimed for its sensitivity, selectivity, and innovative feature set, making it a favorite among advanced listeners and hobbyists in the UK. Its robust design and value for money further cemented its reputation as a top-tier receiver in the pre-war British market.
    The Trophy 5 was built upon the success of earlier models in the series, such as the Trophy 2 and Trophy 3, and paved the way for the even more refined Trophy 8

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 9.00 GBP
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Television & Shortwave World Jun 1938, Page 4.)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • Broadcaster, July 1938
  • Author
  • Model page created by Keith Staines. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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