The two systems were to run on a trial basis for six months; early television sets supported both resolutions. However, the Baird system, which used a mechanical camera for filmed programming and Farnsworth image dissector cameras for live programming, proved too cumbersome and visually inferior, and ended with closedown (at 22:00) on Saturday 13 February 1937.
The two systems were to run on a trial basis for six months ; early television sets supported both resolutions . However , the Baird system , which used a mechanical camera for filmed programming and Farnsworth image dissector cameras for live programming , proved too cumbersome and visually inferior , and ended with closedown ( at 22:00 ) on Saturday 13 February 1937 .
For how long did the BBC alternate different broadcasting systems?
For how long did the BBC alternate different broadcasting systems ?
six months
six months