Cable and BTSC Stereo

Stereo television is developing in the CATV industry, after getting off to a somewhat slow start. We now examine the unique characteristics of a cable system which affect BTSC stereo transmission. Though the transportation mechanism itself is broadband and generally transparent to stereo, practices at the headend and at the subscribers' home have an effect on stereo transmission. While stereo is quite possible in a CATV plant, one must take the proper precautions in order to achieve success.