South African TV

[Synchrodyne]

Very badly, I’d say.  The colour issue would have reared its ugly head within a decade of the start of the NZ TV service, and would almost certainly have required a change of transmission standards.  Fortunately, sanity prevailed, and 625/50 was chosen.  In the early days, the 1960s, standard-sized TV screens (23 inches) were much preferred in NZ, with small screens (19 inches, etc.) being in the minority.  I can’t imagine that 23-inch screens and 405 lines would have been an inspiring combination.


Cheers,

Steve