- Country
- Great Britain (UK)
- Manufacturer / Brand
- BTS (B.T.S.) British Television Supplies; London
- Year
- 1938 ?
- Category
- Commercial Receiver (may include amateur bands)
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 159103
- 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.
- Other Models
-
Here you find 14 models, 8 with images and 0 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from BTS (B.T.S.) British Television Supplies; London