Investigation for the Function of CATV as Community Mediain "Fusion of Broadcasting and Communication" Age

本研究的主要目的是探讨有线电视作为社区媒体存在的原因和可能性。通过对有线电视社区频道的管理体制和组织机构的设计，以及对社区频道进行适当的区域设置，可以期望有线电视社区频道的网络化和区域化能够实现社区媒体的功能。另外，在利用因特网的过程中，要探索与居民自愿活动的合作，在网上传递信息。此外，在防灾准备中，探索与当地其他媒体的功能性有机合作，也可以找到有线电视的作用和存在的理由。

The main purpose of this investigation is to explore the reasons for existence and possibilities of CATV as community media. Devising the management system and organization, and setting up the appropriate area for the community, it can be expected that the networking and widening the areas of CATV Community Channels achieve the function of community media. In addition, in utilize the Internet, it is necessary to grope cooperation with inhabitants' voluntary activities sending information on the web. Furthermore, in preparation to disaster, groping for the functional and organic cooperation with other media in local area can also lead to finding out role and raison d'etre of CATV.