Externally Provided Audio and Video Services

Residential Systems objective 2.7 states that the test taker should have knowledge of externally provided audio and video services. These services include

  • Satellite service

  • Cable service

  • Terrestrial/off-air service

  • Internet service

Satellite Service

Direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service is a class of service defined by the Federal Communications Commission whereby home subscribers receive television programs by direct paid subscription access to a satellite rather than through an intermediate cable service provider.

DBS service is provided by satellites operating over the United States with assigned Ku band frequencies using MPEG-2 compression, which supports a technology for the use of small (18'') ...

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