Author Description
The Cable Technology Sourcebook for the 21st Century"A very useful reference work... excellent technical overview." --Society of Cable Television Engineers Magazine (from a review of the first edition)If you want to get on top of the powerful new technologies and challenges that are transforming the cable landscape, you can't find a better platform than this updated, expanded guide. Gene Bartlett's respected Cable Television Technology and Operations launched engineers, technicians, and managers with hands-on solutions to practical problems on the job. Now completely updated as the Cable Television Handbook, this guide provides the new answers you need today--plus solutions to problems coming down the pike.*Find all the answers you need in the only full-service reference on the complete spectrum of modern cable topics*Get clear coverage of new FCC regulations*Solve wide-ranging technical and operational problems*Apply operational tips for better service and lower costs*Calculate answers quickly with easy-to-follow worked examples*Install and service new types of cables, wiring, hubs, and transmission and control methods*Understand signal sources*Perform tests and measurements
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook serves as a comprehensive technical reference for engineers, technicians, and managers tasked with navigating the evolving landscape of modern cable television infrastructure and operations. Eugene R. Bartlett, an established authority in the field, synthesizes complex technical data and operational standards to provide a practical framework for addressing both current industry challenges and emerging technological shifts. The text functions as a centralized resource for troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, and system optimization.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of modern cable transmission, wiring, and hub control methods
- Practical guidance on FCC regulatory compliance and industry standards
- Quantitative tools including worked examples for rapid calculation of operational metrics
- Methodologies for signal source management and system testing
Scope Limits
- Does not cover historical development of early analog systems
- Excludes consumer-facing marketing or business strategy beyond operational efficiency
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Industry professionals and the Society of Cable Television Engineers recognize this work as a foundational reference for technical operations. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the worked examples and the clarity with which the author addresses complex engineering problems.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
1999-11-04
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Professional
ISBN-10:
0070068917
ISBN-13:
9780070068919
Reference
Technology
Cable Television
Engineering
Telecommunications
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