Test Data Required
San Diego Municipal Code § 73.0106
in effect§73.0106 Test Data Required
(a) Head–End. Upon completion of construction or major modification or within sixty days from the date of adoption of this article, the following performance data shall be collected at the head–end using appropriate test signals consistent with the state of the art inserted at the antenna input terminals, and measured at the interface between the single channel equipment output and the channel combining networks. Tower mounted transmission lines, filters, preamplifiers and UHF/VHF converters are excluded from the following tests: However, where possible, transmitted vertical interval test signals should be observed to indicate whether excluded tower equipment substantially meets performance standards.
(1) Video carrier to noise.
(2) Multiburst frequency response.
(3) Differential phase.
(4) Differential gain.
(5) Magnitude and frequency of spurious signals.
(b) A copy of the annual measurements and report required by the FCC shall be provided to the City.
(c) Trunk Monitor Check Points. The franchisee shall designate trunk monitor points strategically located in the distribution plant. The total number of trunk route miles divided by the number of designated monitor check points shall not exceed 20. Such monitor check points shall be subject to approval by the City Manager.
The following data shall be collected and recorded at each trunk monitor check point no fewer than once per month:
(1) Visual and aural carrier levels on all channels.
(2) Video carrier to noise ratio on all channels (measured without interrupting service).
(3) Visual inspection of pictures on all channels for visible distortion produced within the cable system.
(d) Repetition of Tests. If the City Manager deems it necessary to assure distribution of TV signals without material degradation, he may from time to time request a franchise grantee to repeat part or all of the performance tests specified above, as appropriate.
(e) Retention of Test Data. All performance test results, as well as complaint reports hereinafter specified shall be kept on file by the franchisee for a period of at least twelve months. All such files shall be open for inspection at reasonable times by City Manager.
(Amended 4–6–1981 by O–15480 N.S.)
(Editors note: Title added 8–9–1988.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter07/Ch07Art03Division01.pdf#page=5Fetched: 10/28/2026