Trophy 8

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

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  • Year
  • 1938 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 361710

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 8
  • Valves / Tubes
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage
  • Wave bands
  • Wave Bands given in the notes.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 40 - 100 Hz, 200/250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • -Loudspeaker incorporated, but system not known.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Trophy 8 - BTS B.T.S. British Television
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Notes

  • The Trophy 8 represented the pinnacle of the Trophy Series by British Television Supplies, Ltd. (BTS), developed in close collaboration with Peto-Scott Co., Ltd. Introduced as the top-of-the-line model, the Trophy 8 was designed to meet the needs of the most demanding shortwave enthusiasts and amateur radio operators of the late 1930s. 

    Technical and Design Features

    • Power Supply: AC mains operation.
    • Extended Coverage: 7 - 550 Metres 
    • Refinements and Features:
      • Continuous Band Spread dial
      • RF amp on all bands
      • AVC
      • BFO 

    Historical Context and Significance
    The Trophy 8 was the flagship offering in the Trophy Series, marketed aggressively by BTS and Peto-Scott to appeal to advanced users seeking the very best in shortwave reception. Its introduction coincided with a surge in interest in amateur radio and international listening in the UK, and the Trophy 8 quickly earned a reputation for excellence, sensitivity, and reliability.

    Series Context
    The Trophy 8 crowns a distinguished lineup:

    • Trophy 2: The original, battery-powered model for headphone use, celebrated for its role in notable DX achievements.
    • Trophy 3 (AC & Battery): Improved tuning and loudspeaker output, available in both AC and battery versions for greater flexibility.
    • Trophy 5: A communications-grade receiver with continuous coverage, band-spreading, beat-frequency oscillator (B.F.O.), automatic volume control (A.V.C.), and illuminated scale.
    • Trophy 8: The ultimate AC-only model, with extended coverage and further technical refinements, aimed at the most serious shortwave enthusiasts.

    Price
    12 gns.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 12.60 GB £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Shortwave Magazine Dec 1938, Page 8)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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