WIRELESS CABLE and SMATV
"Congratulations to the authors of... this muchneeded and excellent publicataion!... the information contained in this new book is accurate, concise and timely... the authors have created a work that artfully guides the reader through all facets of this industry."
     Steve Johnson, American Wireless Systems

A comprehensive study of MMDS and the closely related field of satellite master antenna TV systems. This thorough manual clearly presents all concepts underlying MMDS and SMATV systems plus technical details of their construction and operation. SMATV systems are installed in multi-user environments such as apartment complexes, hotels and motels, condominiums, hospitals or mobile home parks.

The book is divided into three sections.

Basics and SMATV Systems details the steps required to purchase and resell satellite entertainment for profit. The site survey, planning and design phases of a private cable system are then explored. Off-air and satellite headends and all components from antennas to processing and mixing electronics and the components required to distribute a high quality signal to every TV set are studied. Numerous examples of each design stage are offered. Other subjects include: the basics of bidding projects, the construction and installation tasks, the critical choice between inhouse or subcontracted labor, complex design issues such as insterting locally originated signals, two-way services and satellite audio reception. The chapter on systems operations presents methods to manage one or more systems as well as a logical troubleshooting approach.

Wireless Cable/MMDS Systems presents an overview of MMDS and thoroughly explores all components required to assemble a complete system, wireless signal coverage, installation mehtods, systems planning and operation, and legal issues.

Private Cable Security Systems investigates technology and issues concerning protecting the security of programming.

The 'Bible' of Private Cable TV

CONTENTS: SECTION I. BASICS and SMATV SYSTEMS. Overview and History of Private Cable TV. Economics, Sales Contracts and Regulations. Programming. The Site Survey and Planning. Headend System Design. Distribution System Design. Project Bidding. Construction and Installation. System Operations.
 SECTION II. WIRELESS CABLE/MMDS SYSTEMS. Wireless Cable System Overview. Wireless Cable Components. Wireless Signal Coverage. Receive-Site Installation. System Planning and Operation. A Legal Perspective on Wireless Cable in the United States.
 SECTION III. PRIVATE CABLE SECURITY SYSTEMS. Private Cable Security. Appendix A. Additional Example of Distribution Systems. Appendix B. Equations and Technical Details. Appendix C. Programmers. Appendix D. Satellite TV Guides and Publications. Appendix E. Off-Air and Cable TV Channels. Appendix F. Glossary. Appendix G. Manufacturers.

386 pages / 8.5x11" / photos, illustrations, diagrams, tables, appendices, glossary / 0-917893-17-4

Price:	US$60.00

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