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Postwar American Television

Bell System / A. T. & T National Network

Bell Labs and A. T. & T. experimented with interconnection of TV stations in the mid 40s, with the New York to Boston route. In 1946 they started expanding the network, using both coaxial cable and microwave links. By 1949 the network covered most of the east coast and midwest. By 1951 some of the south was incorporated, and work was underway to link the west coast. By 1957 the entire country was linked. This network provided interconnection of TV stations until satellite networks were developed in the 70s and 80s.

A. T. & T, Announces New Television Network Expansion - Televisor Monthly article Microwaves for Relaying TV Programs
Live - From Coast to Coast! - Article by Richard Wirth Spanning the Continent by Radio Relay
Bell System Microwave and Coaxial Networks Talking Over Waves
Bell System Television Network Facilities - 1951 Teletech Map -1949
Extension of Cables Will Link Columbus With Video Network  

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From RCA 1945 booklet

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DuMont network affiliates, 1949

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1950 Network Map

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Courtesy of Bob Dobush

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1958 Network Map