How can you start your own cable network?

I'd start small, using a few VCA to Coax (Analog) converters connected to the outputs of video devices (eg. DVD player, Computer, VCR...)

Obviously, you'd have content (videos) constantly playing on these devices, so be sure they are energy efficient.

You'd then set each VCA to Coax converter to a different frequency (You'll have to be sure the converters can do so before purchasing, most can).

Following this, you would use a Coax splitter in reverse to merge the multiple Coax cables into just one cable.

After you've done this, you'll have to find a way to distribute the service to multiple people. Now obviously you wouldn't be able to distribute nationally to begin with.

To distribute I can thing of the following forms,

1. Simply use a splitter to run a long Coax cable to each television set. (This would only work with neighbouring properties and near-by)

2. Use a multi-directional antenna in reverse.

3. Use the Internet. The internet is great for reaching almost everyone. And you can restrict access to whoever you choose. This requires additional hardware, however is the most logical service.

4. Other options are available, but for beginning with little money, these are the easiest options.

Want you run over the network must (should) comply with international copyright laws.