Radio Station KRNT made history at the Iowa State Centennial Fair in 1946 which was from August 21-30. During the demonstration it was visited by 238,000 people. The 100 X 200 ft International Harvester Tent was used for the Iowa State Fair television studio.
This photo shows the audio control room on stage. The engineers, from left to right were: Buford Cannon, Ralph Reynolds, Jap Reed, and Chief Engineer Charles Quentin on the telephone.
This photo shows a fellow being televised while giving a demonstration.
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