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reception of satellite television signals int ended for a particular receiver (paragraph 16(b) above refers) is currently undertaken by CWHK as an exclusive service for third parties. Current ly, about 0.2% of CWHK's total turnover (i.e. about $10m.) is derived from the transmission and reception of satellite television signals, mainly for the two local television companies.
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The two local television companies are keen to have the option of installing their Own reception facilities, although they may well choose to retain CWHK's service for the time being. We expect the future cable TV operator to be more enthusiastic about installing its own facilities, as it would be making greater use of overseas satellite television material than the off-air stations. We therefore recommend agreement in principle for the Governor in Council to give a general written direction excluding the reception of satellite television signals from the scope of CWHK's exclusive services (recommendation at paragraph 3(c) above refers). The cable TV operator and local TV television companies would, of still require licences for satellite television signal receiving equipment to be used for receiving satellite television signals intended for their particular use (paragraph 18 above refers). Potential cable television licensees are generally keen for such a direction to be made and
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it would assist in
the preparation of their proposals if a decision could be made on this at an early stage.
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To avoid an unsightly and possibly dangerous proliferation of roof top TVRO dishes, distribution of received signals within single buildings or buildings in the same property should be allowed, so long as the distribution system does not cross any public roads or unleased Crown land (recommendation at paragraph 3(b) above refers). distinction here needs to be drawn between private residential buildings, hotels Or commercial buildings. This is in
in line with current practice governing communal ant enna systems for receiving and distribut ing terrestrial broadcasts. Any distribution system
system which involves wiring across public roads or unleased Crown land should be disallowed as it would public disruption and could infringe the future cable TV operator's franchise, thus affecting its viability.
(B) Broadcasting Policy
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Secretary
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From a broadcasting policy point of view, the for Administrative Services and Information (SASI)
strongly supports the proposal to deregulate partially satellite television reception so as to permit the distribution of signals to different tenants within a single building or to tenants in a group of buildings within the same development.
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