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CAI Publications

The CAI Publications listed below are all in current print, in order to purchase copies,
please contact the CAI Office.

  Members Directory Members Directory
Members Price: £4.95
Non Members Price:£19.95
Published twice a year. The directory provides an invaluable reference publication for decision makers. Back issues are not available as they will contain out of date information on Members.

192 pages, DL format.

  Code of Practice for the Installation of Aerials/Antennas and Receiving Equipment in the Domestic Environment Publication Code of Practice for the Installation of Aerials/Antennas and Receiving Equipment in the Single Dwelling Unit
Members Price: £2.95
Non Members Price:£12.95
This Code is concerned with the installation of antennas and their supporting structures, together with the installation of associated equipment, in the range of frequencies from 30 MHz to 1 GHz for the reception of information or entertainment programmes received from a terrestrial transmitter. Also from 1 GHz to 14 GHz for the reception of information or entertainment programmes from geo-stationary orbiting satellites.

The contents of this Code are mandatory to all Members of the CAI. Responsibility for its implementation rests solely with the Member, however the CAI employs a full time inspector to examine Members workmanship.

30 pages, A4 format.


  Code of Practice for the Installation of Terrestrial and Satellite TV Reception Systems Publication   Code of Practice for the Installation of Terrestrial and Satellite TV Reception Systems
Members Price: £4.95
Non Members Price:£19.95
This Code of Practice is issued by the Confederation of Aerial Industries Ltd (CAI) to all of its Members. The observance of this Code is mandatory for all Members who undertake installation and/or maintenance of SMATV, MATV or IRS systems.

This Code is concerned with the installation of antennas for the reception of terrestrial and satellite TV and radio broadcasts, their mechanical supporting structures, reception and distribution equipment and performance standards in SMATV, MATV and IRS systems located anywhere in the United Kingdom.

38 pages, A4 format.


  Health & Safety in the Aerial & Satellite Industries Publication   Health & Safety in the Aerial & Satellite Industries
Members Price: £2.95
Non Members Price:£4.95
This publication is intended for managers and/or employees who wish to develop or understand a Health and Safety Policy.

24 pages, A4 format.

  Guidelines on Safe Operating Procedures for the Aerial & Satellite Industry Publication   Guidelines on Safe Operating Procedures for the Aerial & Satellite Industry
Members Price: £4.95
Non Members Price:£9.95
The purpose of this booklet is to give non-statutory guidance to help aerial and satellite dish installers to work safely at height. It is intended to supplement the information given in the previous publication.

32 pages, A5 format.

  Feedback Journal   Feedback Journal
Members Price: £2.95
Non Members Price:£19.95

'Feedback' is published quarterly and contains technical and industry news and comment. Limited supplies of back issues may be available.

Approx. 90 pages, A5 format.


  Code of Conduct Publication   Code of Conduct
Members Price: £2.95
Non Members Price:£12.95
The purpose of this Code is to provide a framework to which all CAI member companies must conduct themselves and their business.

24 pages, A4 format
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  An Introduction to Domestic Radio, TV & Satellite Reception   An Introduction to Domestic Radio, TV & Satellite Reception by R A Calaz
Members Price: £15.00 + P&P
Non Members Price:£20.00 + P&P
A valuable reference book.

An Introduction to Domestic Radio, TV & Satellite Reception has been compiled and written by R A Calaz, who has been employed in the industry for over 40 years and during this time, has written many articles and presented technical papers worldwide. He is currently responsible for several technical training courses that are run by the Confederation of Aerial Industries.

More than half of the book is devoted to the reception of terrestrial and satellite programmes, with particular emphasis on ITV Digital and BSkyB digital reception techniques. There are lots of practical tips covering installation methods and the setting up of each part of the system.

The remainder of the book covers signal distribution using IRS and SMATV systems, Health & Safety and the choice and use of test equipment. A comprehensive glossary of terms is also included.

It is not necessary to have a knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits in order to benefit from reading this book. Many of the concepts are conveyed by means of some 300 drawings and photographs and the mathematics has been kept to an absolute minimum.

265 Pages, A4 format.


The following printed material is available to Members only and prices are subject to VAT.

  Consumer Guidelines Leaflet   Consumer Guidelines
50 leaflets     £5.00
100 leaflets     £10.00
500 leaflets     £45.00
1000 leaflets     £90.00
 

  Installer Guidelines   Installer Guidelines
50 leaflets     £5.00
100 leaflets     £10.00
500 leaflets     £45.00
1000 leaflets     £90.00
 

  CAI ID Cards and Double Guarantee Leaflets are available to Members Free of Charge.

 

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