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Upgrading Your HFC Plant For The Next 5 Years – the how, the why and the when – listen to uur latest episode of Get Your Tech On! Hosted by Brady Volpe, Founder of VolpeFirm and Chief Product Officer at OpenVault, and featuring John Downey, DOCSIS Sr. Industry Consultant, this livestream focuses on the technical aspects you should consider when looking to upgrade your HFC plant to last for the next five years. 85 MHz or 204 MHz or even higher? DAA? And more.

We are going to talk about the options you have and possible pros and cons. So tune in and bring your questions with you.

Fierce Network Article: https://www.fierce-network.com/broadband/more-cable-cos-are-plotting-fdx-docsis-40-roadmap-atx ATX:

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#DOCSIS31 #CableNetworks #Telecommunications #TechTalk #OFDM 👉 For a Python-based OFDM estimator, check out my Github page: https://github.com/BradyVolpe/ofdmEstimator/

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Join network maintenance experts Brady Volpe, Founder of VolpeFirm and CPO OpenVault, and Mike O’Dell, Distinguished Engineer at Comcast, as they reveal the 5 critical pillars of network maintenance.

In this insightful livestream, you’ll discover:

👉 Proactive strategies to prevent HFC network problems

👉 Effective plant maintenance techniques to minimize downtime

👉 Best practices for identifying and fixing common issues

👉 How to transform your reactive maintenance approach into a proactive one

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and take your network maintenance skills to the next level! Tune in to ensure a reliable, efficient, and high-performing network that meets the demands of your organization.-

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The simple half-wave dipole antenna has played a role in the RF side of the cable industry for decades. Many are familiar with its use for signal leakage measurements. The half-wave dipole antenna also forms the basis for other types of antennas, such as Yagi-Uda and log periodic dipole array antennas used at many headends and antenna sites. This livestream will cover a few of the basics of dipole antennas, followed by some fun guidelines on how to make your own. 📡 Dive into the Fascinating World of Dipole Antennas with Brady Volpe and Ron Hranac!

📡 — Ron’s Bio: Ron Hranac, a 50 year veteran of the cable industry, who has worked for cable operators and vendors during his career. He is a Fellow Member of the SCTE and co-founder and Assistant Board Member of the organization’s Rocky Mountain Chapter, Ron was inducted into the Society’s Hall of Fame in 2010, is a co-recipient of the Chairman’s Award, an SCTE Member of the Year, and is a member of the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 1997. He received the Society’s Excellence in Standards award at Cable-Tec Expo 2016. He was recipient of the European Society for Broadband Professionals’ 2016 Tom Hall Award for Outstanding Services to Broadband Engineering, and was named winner of the 2017 David Hall Award for Best Presentation. He has published hundreds of articles and papers, and has been a speaker at numerous international, national, regional, and local conferences and seminars. Ron’s Handle is Ron – N0IVN

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0:00 Intro

2:25 The half-wave dipole antenna – what it is?

3:25 Yagi-Uda

5:38 What is a dipole antenna

6:24 Usage of dipole in FCC requirements

9:51 Dipole antenna balun

15:58 Dipole antenna resonance

21:00 Dipole antenna Characteristics

29:49 Dipole antenna radiation patterns

34:40 Build your own half-wave dipole antenna

43:51 DIY antenna examples

47:08 Summary

54:50 Is signal leakage still required? FCC Signal leakage requirements

57:00 FCC Harmful Interference Clause (§ 76.613 Interference from a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD))

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Embark on an enlightening journey with our latest episode of Get Your Tech On! Hosted by Brady Volpe, Founder of VolpeFirm and Chief Product Officer at OpenVault, and featuring John Downey, DOCSIS Industry Technical Expert, this livestream is a treasure trove for cable and telecom enthusiasts. In this captivating episode, we unravel the complexities of DOCSIS 3.1 capacity issues and explore the best strategies to comprehend and maximize them: Topic Highlights: Estimating OFDM Capacity in DOCSIS 3.1 / 4.0: Discover the intricacies of estimating data capacity on an OFDM channel in DOCSIS 3.1 networks. While the question may be simple, the answer certainly isn’t! We break down the background, offer practical calculations, and even share a Python script for your convenience. Whether you’re a seasoned network professional, a tech wizard, or someone keen on staying updated with the latest in DOCSIS, this episode is your gateway to valuable insights and practical wisdom. Don’t miss out—hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the bell for future content notifications!

🚀🔔 #DOCSIS31 #CableNetworks #Telecommunications #TechTalk #OFDM

👉 For a Python-based OFDM estimator, check out my Github page: https://github.com/BradyVolpe/ofdmEstimator/

👉 Link to Karthik’s SCTE Expo paper on Accurately Estimating D3.1 Channel Capacity: https://www.nctatechnicalpapers.com/Paper/2017/2017-accurately-estimating-d3-1-channel-capacity/download

#GetYourTechOn #DOCSIS #DOCSIS3.1 #CableTV #HFCNetworks #DOCSIS31 #CableNetworks #Telecommunications #TechTalk #getyourtechon #broadband

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Ready to level up your RF knowledge in the world of HFC plants? Our next episode is a must-watch just for you! Get pumped as our host extraordinaire, Brady Volpe, teams up with the renowned Ron Hranac for a knowledge-packed session. The presentation will cover the widespread myth of a so-called capacitance effect supposedly being discharged when disconnecting and reconnecting a drop cable. The real culprit is not quite as mysterious as the myth, and is nothing more than good ol’ corrosion.

Ron is all set to take us on a thrilling journey through the fascinating realm of RF. Brace yourself as we unravel the mysteries of measuring radiated RF signals from loosely fitted or improperly terminated F-connectors. But wait, there’s more – we’re diving deep into the calculations behind antenna aperture and beyond! Get ready for an engaging and fun-filled exploration!



Ron’s Bio:

Ron Hranac, a 50 year veteran of the cable industry, who has worked for cable operators and vendors during his career. He is a Fellow Member of the SCTE and co-founder and Assistant Board Member of the organization’s Rocky Mountain Chapter, Ron was inducted into the Society’s Hall of Fame in 2010, is a co-recipient of the Chairman’s Award, an SCTE Member of the Year, and is a member of the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 1997. He received the Society’s Excellence in Standards award at Cable-Tec Expo 2016. He was recipient of the European Society for Broadband Professionals’ 2016 Tom Hall Award for Outstanding Services to Broadband Engineering, and was named winner of the 2017 David Hall Award for Best Presentation. He has published hundreds of articles and papers, and has been a speaker at numerous international, national, regional, and local conferences and seminars.

0:00 Intro

2:17 Chemistry Class

3:00 The Problem – Tiling and Slow Data

4:03 The Myth – Capacitance or Voltage on the Coax

5:09 What’s Happening? Corrosion

5:35 What is corrosion

6:33 Why does corrosion happen

8:38 Chemistry of corrosion

14:00 More facts on corrosion

22:12 The real fix

24:51 Some tips and tricks

39:36 Wrapping-up

42:00 Q&A

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DOCSIS 3.1 extended with an eye on DOCSIS 4.0 :: Watch Brady Volpe – the founder of The Volpe Firm and the Chief Product Officer at OpenVault. By his side, the legendary John “Data Dynamo” Downey, a CMTS Guru whose knowledge of cable systems bends the very fabric of the internet. Together, they’re diving deep into the cutting-edge tactics vendors are deploying to supercharge DOCSIS 3.1, tackling the Herculean task of managing the avalanche of data our subscribers send surging through DOCSIS networks. We’ll shine a spotlight on the latest insights from OpenVault’s OVBI report and strategize on handling the impending data deluge. Brace yourselves for an electrifying live discussion that promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. Don’t miss out – your journey into the future of tech starts here!

👉 Download the OVBI Report here: https://openvault.com/

#GetYourTechOn #DOCSIS #DOCSIS3.1 #CableTV #HFCNetworks #DOCSIS31 #CableNetworks #Telecommunications #TechTalk #getyourtechon #broadband

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