extensive Cumulative Leakage Index
(CLI) program to systematically moni-
tor the overall cable system for egress
and ingress and to prevent non-com-
pliance with government regulations.
What becomes increasingly clear, is
that the leakage limits (20 µV/m) pro-
vided are not strong enough to allow
the new interactive services (e.g. cable
modems) to work properly.
~ Implementing an Effective
CLI Program
At no other time in our history have
the airwaves been used more exten-
sively than in the past decade.
Through the use of technology, the
average person can communicate,
conduct business and use household
conveniences in ways unimagined 25
years ago. Though the future of tech-
nology looks bright, the opportunity
that technology provides can be
equally matched with challenges. As
professionals in the cable system
industry, we must ask ourselves; How
can we continue to provide customers
with quality service which can also co-
exist safely in a rapidly changing high
technology environment?
One of the most effective ways to
improve the efficiency and productivi-
ty of every person involved in the
cable industry involves a commitment
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