Cable Television in Europe

Cable television (CATV) is developing in Europe in response to three primary demands: the improvement of over-over-the-air reception of both television and FM radio channels, the provision of increased program diversity through the reception of additional foreign and domestic signals, and the reduction of numerous unsightly antennas. Technical advantages that cable provides are the primary reason for its success in meeting these demands and will largely determine the direction of the industry's development in the future. An awareness of the technical application of CATV in Europe is therefore important and is the principal focus of this paper.