W9XK at the University of Iowa begins experiments in visual broadcasting  − 1 January, 1931

Important because these are early efforts by a university to broadcast tv signals. Many university television stations later become home to PBS and other educational and/or public service-related broadcasting, including distance learning classes.

Source: Miller, Mary and Teresa Cruce. "A 20th Century Timeline: Classroom Use of Instructional Film, Radio, and Television." Accessed 01/25/07: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~mlmiller/timeline/1920s.html

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