Behind every clandestine broadcast was a radio set.
These are the British makers and developers of the sets agents and resistance groups used.
| Developer Or Maker | Radio Set | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOE Station IX, The Frythe | Type 3 Mk II (B2) | 1942 | 20 watt suitcase transceiver |
| SIS Section VIII, Whaddon Hall | Whaddon Mk V (La Paracette) | 1941 | Early lightweight clandestine set |
| Whaddon Hall workshops | Whaddon Mk VII (Paraset) | 1942 | Lightweight CW-only transceiver |
| SIS Section VIII, Whaddon Hall | Whaddon Mk XV | 1943 | Higher power version of the Paraset |
| BBC | Radio Londres broadcasts | 1940 to 1944 | The voice the sets were built to hear |
The B2
The Type 3 Mk II was designed in 1942 by Captain John Brown at SOE Station IX.
It is arguably the best-known spy radio of the war.
Agents carried it in a suitcase, which made it large but practical.
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Sources
Type 3 Mk II (B2), Crypto Museum
British spy radio sets, Crypto Museum
Whaddon Mk VII Paraset, Crypto Museum