Cable Television Is Able to Distribute a Large Number of Channels

question 6

Multiple Choice

Cable television is able to distribute a large number of channels to subscriber homes because it

• A)uses certain VHF frequencies not available to over-the-air broadcasters.
• B)uses addressable converters.
• C)compresses the bandwidth of each television signal.
• D)multiplexes two and three signals on each channel.
• E)propagates numerous waves over the air.

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