Is Circularly Polarized TV Coming?

The. circularly polarized mode of transmission has been proposed for TV. This paper reviews the theoretical aspects and corresponding advantages of circular polarization, such as improved local service, less critical antenna-orientation requirements, ghost-reduction capability, and potential advantages available for co-channel and adjacent-channel interference reduction. Should these features be verified by field tests, the results will be submitted to the FCC for consideration as part of the rule-making process. When the FCC adopts rules for circular polarization an opportunity will exist to improve the quality of television broadcast service to the public.