The Wilson, NC CATV system is analyzed demonstrating the successful design concepts for an overall system and its trunk stations. The signal path is traced from the head end, through the main trunks, and finally to the subscriber's TV set. A trunk amplifier station is analyzed demonstrating the interplay of electrical and mechanical design concepts. System performance tests verify the conceptual soundness of the design approaches described; the result is an environmentally stable, low maintenance CATV system yielding pictures of exceptional quality.