Master Antenna Television System (MATV)

This type of system is suited for housing estates, multi occupancy. MATV has been
around since flats and multi occupancy dwellings have been available to meet
consumer needs. MATV systems carry TV and/or radio signals normally via a coaxial
network out to multiple sockets/ end users. This provides a cheaper alternative to
SMATV. There are no subscriptions. The system can be installed at a much more
basic level requiring less planning and design.

MATV systems carries only terrestrial based signals; UHF & VHF, the VHF can
supply both analogue Fm and digital FM (DAB). The UHF can carry both analogue
and digital TV signals and so supplies old fashioned TVs, Freeview enabled TVs and
Freeview boxes/tuners. The systems are normally based over a coaxial network which
distributes the signals to multiple sockets offering the end user the option of plugging
in TV or Radio signals. There are other cables that can be used to carry the signals
such as CAT5 and fibre optic; these are rarely used unless there are long distances
between the network locations.
There are MATV room provided in every residential floor of PV2 Condominium.
Signal are captured on the satellite located at the rooftop of PV2 and though every
MATV room on each floor, connected to every residential units on each floor.

MATV room at each floor of PV2

MATV room indicated in the floor plan of PV2