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TELEVISION SERVICE PUBLIC [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-10-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Native Broadcasting Policy
1, record 1, English, Native%20Broadcasting%20Policy
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Native Broadcasting Policy (Public Notice 1990-89) outlines the criteria for a radio or TV service to broadcast as a Native station. It encourages Aboriginal broadcasting by emphasizing the importance of Aboriginal ownership and the preservation of Aboriginal languages and culture. 1, record 1, English, - Native%20Broadcasting%20Policy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Radiodiffusion
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Politique en matière de radiotélédiffusion autochtone
1, record 1, French, Politique%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20radiot%C3%A9l%C3%A9diffusion%20autochtone
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Politique en matière de radiotélédiffusion autochtone(avis public 1990-89) énonce les critères applicables à un service de radio ou de télévision pour qu'il puisse diffuser en tant que station autochtone. Elle encourage la radiodiffusion autochtone en mettant l'accent sur l'importance de la propriété autochtone et la préservation des langues et de la culture autochtones. 1, record 1, French, - Politique%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20radiot%C3%A9l%C3%A9diffusion%20autochtone
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Politique en matière de radio-télédiffusion autochtone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-09-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Ethnic Broadcasting Policy
1, record 2, English, Ethnic%20Broadcasting%20Policy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ethnic Broadcasting Policy (Public Notice 1999-117) outlines the criteria for an over-the-air radio or TV service to broadcast as an ethnic station. For example, ethnic television and radio stations must devote a minimum amount of time to ethnic and third-language programming. Local ethnic broadcasters must also reflect local issues and concerns. 1, record 2, English, - Ethnic%20Broadcasting%20Policy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Radiodiffusion
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Politique relative à la radiodiffusion à caractère ethnique
1, record 2, French, Politique%20relative%20%C3%A0%20la%20radiodiffusion%20%C3%A0%20caract%C3%A8re%20ethnique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Politique relative à la radiodiffusion à caractère ethnique(avis public 1999-117) énonce les critères applicables à un service de radio ou de télévision en direct pour qu'il puisse diffuser en tant que station à caractère ethnique. Par exemple, les stations de télévision et de radio ethniques doivent consacrer un minimum de temps à la programmation à caractère ethnique et en langues tierces. Les radiodiffuseurs locaux à caractère ethnique doivent également refléter les questions et les préoccupations locales. 1, record 2, French, - Politique%20relative%20%C3%A0%20la%20radiodiffusion%20%C3%A0%20caract%C3%A8re%20ethnique
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Politique relative à la radio-diffusion à caractère ethnique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-05-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Telecommunications
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Digital Television
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Digital%20Television
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CDTV 1, record 3, English, CDTV
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Launched in May 1998, Canadian Digital Television (CDTV) is a "not for profit" association that has been created to guide the orderly migration to advanced digital television services. CDTV is: directing research and testing; identifying and advising on policy, regulation and marketplace issues; and developing and monitoring the digital television transition plan for the industry. 1, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Digital%20Television
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Télécommunications
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Télévision Numérique Canadienne
1, record 3, French, T%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision%20Num%C3%A9rique%20Canadienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- TVNC 2, record 3, French, TVNC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La TVNC(Télévision numérique canadienne) est un organisme à but non lucratif reconnu par le gouvernement du Canada. La TVNC est composée de membres de différents secteurs de l'industrie télédiffuseurs, fournisseur de services spécialisés et à péage et à SMDM(système multivoie de distribution multipoint), câblo-distributeurs et distributeurs de service satellite(DTH), regroupements de détaillants ainsi que [des] principaux fabricants de téléviseurs et diverses autres compagnies électroniques grand public. 2, record 3, French, - T%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision%20Num%C3%A9rique%20Canadienne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-10-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Services
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- public telephony service 1, record 4, English, public%20telephony%20service
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- public telephone service 3, record 4, English, public%20telephone%20service
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two types of earth station for the 4-6 GHz band are being developed: one for television receive-only (TVRO) and another for public telephony service (PTE). 1, record 4, English, - public%20telephony%20service
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Services téléphoniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- service téléphonique public
1, record 4, French, service%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique%20public
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On procède actuellement à la mise au point de deux types de stations terriennes pour la bande des 4 à 6GHz : l'une de ces stations sera destinée seulement à la réception de télévision(TVRO) et l'autre au service téléphonique public(PTE). 2, record 4, French, - service%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique%20public
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1990-12-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Television Arts
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- public television 1, record 5, English, public%20television
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- télévision de service public
1, record 5, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision%20de%20service%20public
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisme de télévision offrant une programmation générale avec vocation de service public. 1, record 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision%20de%20service%20public
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
TV Ontario est une télévision de service public. 1, record 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision%20de%20service%20public
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’expression télévision publique, largement utilisée, est ambiguë. Tantôt elle désigne la télévision étatique, tantôt la télévision orientée vers les besoins du public, sans égard à son statut d’entreprise. 1, record 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision%20de%20service%20public
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d’État du Canada. 2, record 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision%20de%20service%20public
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-01-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- broadcasting service
1, record 6, English, broadcasting%20service
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A radiocommunication service in which the transmissions are intended for direct reception by the general public. This service may include sound transmissions, television transmissions or other types of transmissions. 1, record 6, English, - broadcasting%20service
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission. 2, record 6, English, - broadcasting%20service
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Radiodiffusion
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- service de radiodiffusion
1, record 6, French, service%20de%20radiodiffusion
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service de radiocommunication dont les émissions sont destinées à être reçues directement par le public en général. Ce service peut comprendre des émissions sonores, des émissions de télévision ou d’autres genres d’émissions. 1, record 6, French, - service%20de%20radiodiffusion
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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