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RF leakage from TV cable system

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From: hleaves
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 1992 01:30
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I have some questions about RF leakage from a cable TV source:

1. Why does the cable company check for RF leakage? Is it merely to see who
is tapping their signal and not paying for it? Is it a health hazard? Or does
it cause interference to other TV's? 

2. How do they detect leakage? I'm suprised there is enough leakage from
a leaky system to be detectable. How much stray RF actually comes out of
the leaks?]

3. What is the best way to reduce RF leaks in a home cable system.

Thanks,
Hugh
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Subject: RF leakage from TV cable system
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Date: 8 Nov 92 01:30:33 GMT
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