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History of Broadcasting

By bbedoya
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    Broadcasting began to develop

    K.F. Braun invents the cathode-ray tube.
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    Reginald Fessenden Invents Wieless Telephony

    Reginald Fessenden invents wireless telephony, meaning radio waves can carry signals a significant distance.
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    First radio broadcast

    KDKA a Pittsburgh Westinghouse station transmits the first commerical radio broadcast.
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    Problems posed by the Radio Act of 1912

    Reacting to problems posed by the Radio Act of 1912, the Commerce Department allows powerful stations to use the 400m wavelength, as long as they only broadcast live music.
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    Vladimir Kosma Zworykin patents the first color tube.

    Russian immigrant Vladimir Kosma Zworykin patents the first color tube in 1925. A.C. Nielsen Company is founded and provides measurements of radio audiences for advertisers.
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    First all electronic television image

    Philo Farnsworth transmits the first all electronic television image.
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    Television image from England to the United States.

    John Baird beams a television image from England to the United States.
    GE introduces a television set with a 3" × 4" screen and the first television is sold for $75.
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    First formal radio ratings system.

    Crossley Inc. tabulates the first formal radio ratings system.
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    Introduces Frequency Modulation.

    Edwin Armstrong introduces Frequency Modulation (FM), a static-free method of transmission.
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    The world's first television service with three hours.

    The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) debuts the world's first television service with three hours of programming a day
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    CBS demonstrates color television in New York.

    CBS demonstrates color television in New York.
    WNBT, the first regularly operating television station, debuts in New York with an estimated 10,000 viewers.
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    First transatlantic television transmission occurs via

    The first transatlantic television transmission occurs via the Telestar Satellite making worldwide television and cable networks a reality.
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    Rules to allow television cameras in the courtroom.

    The Supreme Court rules to allow television cameras in the courtroom.
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    The fourth television network.

    Barry Diller, head of News Corp creates Fox, the fourth television network.
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    Creating limitless opportunities for broadcasters and cable companies.

    President Bill Clinton signs legislation that significantly deregulates telecommunications, creating almost limitless opportunities for broadcasters and cable companies.
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    Continues to dominate the airwaves.

    Reality TV continues to dominate the airwaves.