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conversion of UHF signals to HF signals

before distribution. This system is

suitable for distributing signals over

a large area from a single aerial system

It is the method used by RTV and they

have stated that it is their intentión

to continue using it in their future

development. The ADS system involves

the very

no conversion from UHF to HF:

high frequencies used cause high

losses in the distribution cables, thus

limiting the economical size of such a

system, which is suitable for distributing

only to a very limited area.

19. RTV's attitude: RTV claim that

their exclusive rights under their

television licence include both the

CATV and ADS systems, and this claim

is regarded as legally sound - see

paragraph 21. Nevertheless they did

at one stage, in negotiations with the

Hong Kong Government, accept a proposal

to amend their licence by withdrawing

their exclusive right to provide ADS

aerials, with the reservation:

#1 ...we respect the fact that the

public interest requires special

consideration under the

circumstances likely to come about.

In saying this we do not wish it

to be understood that any

requirement of the public

interest is ground for derogating

from our Licence rights."

But in signifying their acceptance the

company sought an assurance that the

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