Title :
An introduction to cable television in the United States
Author :
Ciciora, Walter S.
Author_Institution :
American Television & Commun. Corp., Stamford, CT, USA
Abstract :
The history of cable television in the US is reviewed. The opportunity for reuse of frequencies assigned for other purposes in the over-the-air environment is discussed in the context of the crowding of the radio spectrum. The problem of loss in coaxial systems is briefly examined. The tree-and-branch topology used by cable systems is described. Signal quality issues are addressed. Tradeoffs in cable system design and cable system economics are discussed.<>
Keywords :
cable television; economics; history; CATV; USA; United States; cable system design; cable system economics; cable television; coaxial systems; frequency reuse; history; loss; signal quality; system tradeoffs; tree-and-branch topology; Appropriate technology; Cable TV; Costs; Frequency; Marketing and sales; Public policy; Regulators; Satellite broadcasting; TV broadcasting; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
LCS, IEEE
