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JNFORMATION ON OVER-THE-AIR <br />RECEPTION OF LOCAL TV STATIONS <br />TViax Cablevision has selected a wide variety of the most popular local broadcast <br />TV stations as part of its channel line-up. Nevertheless, under new Federal <br />Communications Commission (FCC) rulings, we are not required to carry all <br />the local stations generally available over-the-air in this area. <br />Cable subscribers who wish to have an option of receiving TV stations not <br />carried by our cable system will need to use an Input Selection Switch (better <br />known as an A/B Switch) in conjunction with an antenna. The A/B switch is <br />a device which connects to both the cable service and an antenna to provide <br />the viewer with independent reception of stations via cable or via the antenna. <br />If you are interested, A/B switches are available from a variety of suppliers <br />or may be purchased from the cable compamy. There may be a variety of switch <br />options available, including simple manual broadcast/cable switches, multiple <br />input source switches, electronic switches, and remote control switches. The <br />FCC has adopted the following technical standards: 80db isolation for frequency <br />ranges of 54-216 MHz and 60db isolation for frequency ranges of 216-550 MHz. <br />Switches utilizing external power must be capable of maintaining isolation in <br />the event the device is not connected to a power source or power is interrupted. <br />In addition, some televisions offer built-in switching devices, eliminating the <br />need for an external A/B switch. <br />When installing an A/B switch, to eliminate any possible interference or leakage <br />of the cable signal, please use shielded coaxial cable between the television <br />receiver and the switch terminal. At least four feet of shielded coaxial cable <br />should be used for connecting switch terminals to any unshielded antenna <br />leads. We are required by federal legislation to test for leakage of the cable <br />signal, and if detected, disconnect cable service until the problem is corrected. <br />Please remember, an A/B switch only provides access to local TV channels <br />if it is connected to a usable antenna. Connection of any switches to an <br />ungrounded antenna poses a fire hazard. We suggest you have your antenna <br />inspected. <br />Information on purchasing an A/B switch from our cable company is included <br />on the order form below. Our switches come with instruction for self-installation <br />or we will install the switch for vou for only $25.00 per outlet. THERE IS, <br />OF COURSE, ABSOLUTELY NO REQUIREMENT YOU PURCHASE AN A/B <br />SWITCH. <br />If you have any questions regarding A/B switches, please contact TYiax <br />Cablevision during regular business hours at 1-800-332-0245. <br />A/B SWITCH ORDER FORM <br />I would like to purchase A/B switch(es) from TViax Cablevision. I <br />understand each switch is available at a cost of $ 10.00 plus any shipping and <br />handling charges. <br />Yes, I am interested in having TViax Cablevision install the A/B switches <br />in my home. I understand there will be a $25.00 per outlet charge for installation. <br />Total Payment:__________________ <br />Method of Payment (check one):___bill my account ------check enclosed <br />Name: <br />Address: <br />City: _Zip; <br />Daytime Phone Number (to arrange installation): <br />Signature <br />Fill out and enclose this form with your monthly service payment or mail to: <br />TViax Cablevision. P.O. Box 110, Waseca. MN 56093.