Applying CATV technology and equipment in guided radio systems

Abstract

CATV amplifiers, cables and coupling devices have been successfully used in radio signal boosters systems in Canada and Saudi Arabia. The equipment is very reliable and the gasketed housings afford proection from adverse environments. CATV equipment can be used in either leaky cable antenna systems, or in distributed antenna systems consisting of small antennas, spaced as required, and fed by splitters from a trunk line CATV cable. Procedures for making signal quality and signal margin surveys are described, and the design parameters of a large two way signal booster system are explained.