What is BS 7587 - Radio and television receiver specification about?
BS 7587 discusses specifications for the interconnection of radio and TV receivers to feeder system outlets. Radio and TV receivers are an electronic device that receives radio waves and converts the information carried by them into a usable form.
BS 7587 specifies the way in which coaxial connectors in accordance with IEC Publication 169-2 shall be used for the connection of radio and television receivers to aerial (antenna) feeders.
Who is BS 7587 - Radio and television receiver specification for?
BS 7587 on radio and television receiver specifications is useful for:
- Telecommunication component manufacturer
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS 7587 - Radio and television receiver specification?
The information produced by the receiver may be in the form of sound, moving images (television), or digital data. In some countries, it has become customary to use connectors complying with BS 7587 for the connection of radio receivers to aerial feeders. In such applications, it has proved advantageous to use male and female connectors according to the scheme laid down in BS 7587, so as to avoid any risk of incorrect connection.
The radio receiver aerial connector is male. The television receiver aerial connector is female. The radio aerial feeder connector is female. The television aerial feeder connector is male. Aerial leads for both radio and television receivers have a male connector at one end and a female connector at the other end. These requirements are summarized in BS 7587. Using BS 7587 you can specify the way in which coaxial connectors in accordance with IEC Publication 169-2 are used for the connection of radio and television receivers to aerial (antenna) feeders.