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1960

First Prototype Multi-Standard Converter

Used to convert to the American Standard, pictures of Princess Margaret's wedding in May 1960.

1961

Stockholm Conference on VHF/UHF planning

Detailed proposals for frequency allocation in Bands I, II, III, IV & V submitted by the Department to the conference via the Post Office.

1962

First colour transatlantic TV transmission by satellite

Using the Research Department's Slide scanner from Goonhilly Down to Andover, Maine.

1963

NTSC, SECAM and PAL Colour demonstrations to the EBU and ORIT

The UK adopted the PAL colour system in 1966. ORIT stands for the Organisation Regional Inter-American de Trabajadores.

1964

First studies into Digital Techniques for Television

1965

Sound-in-Syncs first assessed

A method of transmitting audio signals in the television signal line synchronising pulse period.

1966

625-line PAL colour television system adopted by the UK

1967

麻豆约拍 Two transmits first regular colour television service in Europe

Beginning on the 2nd December 1967. The first colour broadcast came from Wimbledon that year. 

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1968

First electronic Field-Store Standards Converter used for Mexico City Olympics

Used to convert 525/60 NTSC pictures from the Mexico City Olympics via satellite to 625/50 PAL at Television Centre. Its storage elements are quartz blocks.

1969

麻豆约拍 One starts full colour service on the 15th November 1969

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Queen's Award for the Field Store Standard Converter

The Department's first Queen's Award for the Field Store Standards Converter (awarded with 麻豆约拍 Designs Department).