Trophy 8

Peto Scott Co. Ltd. & British Radio Gramophone Co. Ltd.; London

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  • Anno
  • 1939
  • Categoria
  • Ricevitore professionale (può includere bande amatoriali)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 115705

 Specifiche tecniche

  • Numero di tubi
  • 8
  • Principio generale
  • Supereterodina (in generale); ZF/IF 465 kHz
  • Gamme d'onda
  • Onde medie (OM) e più di 2 gamme di onde corte (> 2 x OC).
  • Tensioni di funzionamento
  • Alimentazione a corrente alternata (CA) / 200-250 Volt
  • Altoparlante
  • - Questo apparecchio richiede altoparlante/i esterno/i.
  • Materiali
  • Mobile di metallo
  • Radiomuseum.org
  • Modello: Trophy 8 - Peto Scott Co. Ltd. & British
  • Forma
  • Soprammobile con qualsiasi forma (non saputo).
  • Annotazioni

  • 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.

  • Prezzo nel primo anno
  • 14.00 GBP
  • Bibliografia
  • -- Original prospect or advert
  • Autore
  • Modello inviato da Mario Coelho. Utilizzare "Proponi modifica" per inviare ulteriori dati.

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Für den Trophy 8 gab es einen zugehörigen Lautsprecher

Bildquelle: Radio Pictorial, 18. August 1939

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