CHAPTER 6.2 Analog Television Transmitters

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Quincy, Illinois

Revised for the 10th Edition by

JAY C. ADRICK

Harris Broadcast Communications Division Mason, Ohiom

INTRODUCTION

Significant advances continue in TV transmitter technology. New technology and ideas have been introduced to continue to provide high-quality TV signal transmission while improving reliability, reducing maintenance, and lowering overall cost of ownership. These new technologies include solid-state power amplifiers for VHF up to 100 kW and UHF up to 30 kW, plus improvements in UHF high-power tube transmitters. Further, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues its policy of technical deregulation, which allows more flexibility in transmitter ...

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