Fiber To The Podcast

Fiber Instrument Sales
Fiber To The Podcast

Hosts John Bruno and Bob Licari conduct in-depth interviews with professionals in the fiber optic industry. They passionately delve into the latest telecommunication information, provide invaluable tech tips for technicians, and recount thrilling travel and training stories.

Episodes

  1. 09/17/2024

    Fiber Optics In Broadcast, Military & Maritime - Ep 004

    In this Fiber To The Podcast episode, we interview FIS Blue’s CEO Val Bolitho and Chief Operating Officer Steve Bolitho. They discuss how FIS Blue began and their journey to become the premier fiber optic manufacturer/supplier in the broadcast, military, and maritime industries.  And John educates and entertains with fiber optic/FIS Blue related questions. #podcast #fiberoptics #fisblue 0:00 Intro 0:16 Getting to Know the Bolithos 15:40 FIS Blue - Proudly Made In The USA 18:38 Working with FIS 21:55 Maritime Fiber 25:53 How Val started at FIS - Beginnings of FIS 37:14 What’s New at FIS Blue 38:36 Steve’s traveling experience 42:05 Val’s worst traveling experience 46:00 On the Road 51:07 What is ITAR? 52:53 FIS Blue in 10 Years 53:48 Steve Bolitho’s Home Country 57:19 Beat the Bob (Licari) 1:13:45 Fox Hole & Dinner Questions 1:18:00 Conclusion To check out FIS Blue’s capabilities, click here: https://fisblue.com HOSTS & GUESTS John Bruno - jbruno@fissales.com Bob Licari - blicari@fissales.com Val Bolitho - vbolitho@fisblue.com Steve Bolitho - sbolitho@fisblue.com Follow Us:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FISsales  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FISsales/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiber-instrument-sales-inc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fis.solutionists

    1h 19m

  2. 08/20/2024

    Engineering In Fiber Optics - Ep 003

    In this Fiber To The Podcast episode, hosts John & Bob are joined by FIS Engineer, Ray Wertz. They discuss engineering in fiber optics and how using 3-D printers helps make a product.  Also, John educates and entertains with interesting fiber optic questions. #podcast #fiberoptics #engineering 0:00 Introduction to Ray Wertz 2:22 Getting to know Ray Wertz? 8:31 Tech Talk, Going Into Engineering 16:56 Engineering Tasks, Projects & Using 3-D Printers  27:53 Tech Talk: Telcordia GR-326 Standard 31:00 New Fiber Optic Connectors 36:41 Fun & Educational Fiber Optic Questions 1:09:00 Conclusion HOSTS John Bruno - jbruno@fissales.com Bob Licari - blicari@fissales.com Follow Us:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FISsales  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FISsales/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiber-instrument-sales-inc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fis.solutionists

    1h 5m

  3. 07/19/2024

    Cleanliness In Fiber Optics - Ep 002

    In this Fiber To The Podcast episode, host John Bruno is joined by FIS Test Equipment Line Manager, Bob Licari. They discuss the importance of cleanliness in the fiber optic workplace and how it affects system networks.  0:00 Intro 0:25 Who is Bob Licari? 3:17 Cleanliness Discussion 9:23 Optical Return Loss Discussion 12:16 Different Kinds of Polishes On Connectors/Reflections 15:10 Back To Cleanliness 20:58 Probes & Scopes 23:21 dB Loss & Reflections 28:12 Questions for Bob - Getting to know Bob 40:17 Back To Cleanliness Part 2 43:47 Conclusion To get fiber optic training, to check out a class, especially in the summertime at our Brightside Training Center, click here: https://www.fiberinstrumentsales.com/fiber-optic-training —OR— Call Christie Rutigliano, Training Coordinator, at 315-737-2169 Email: crutigliano@fissales.com HOST & GUEST John Bruno - jbruno@fissales.com Bob Licari - blicari@fissales.com Follow Us:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FISsales  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FISsales/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiber-instrument-sales-inc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fis.solutionists

    45 min

  4. 07/19/2024

    Fiber To The Home - Ep 001

    In this Fiber To The Podcast episode, host John Bruno is joined by FIS Sales Extraordinaire Jen Stinger and Test Equipment Line Manager, Bob Licari. They discuss Fiber To The Home and programs like BEAD; Broadband Equity and Deployment, and BABA; Build America, Buy America Act.  Education and Fiber Optic Training are also discussed as America is expanding its fiber optic networks. 0:00 Intro 1:26 Who is Jen Stinger? 9:31 Fiber To The Home Discussion - BEAD/BABA 17:09 Fiber Optic Training 23:32 Questions for Jen 32:53 Back To Fiber To The Home & Education 59:07 Conclusion To get fiber optic training, to check out a class, especially in the summertime at our Brightside Training Center, click here: https://www.fiberinstrumentsales.com/fiber-optic-training —OR— Call Christie Rutigliano, Training Coordinator, at 315-737-2169 Email: crutigliano@fissales.com HOST & GUESTS John Bruno - jbruno@fissales.com Bob Licari - blicari@fissales.com Jen Stinger - jstinger@fissales.com / 315.737.2185 Follow Us:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FISsales  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FISsales/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiber-instrument-sales-inc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fis.solutionists

    1h 2m
  • 4 Episodes

About

Hosts John Bruno and Bob Licari conduct in-depth interviews with professionals in the fiber optic industry. They passionately delve into the latest telecommunication information, provide invaluable tech tips for technicians, and recount thrilling travel and training stories.

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  • Creator
    Fiber Instrument Sales
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fiber Instrument Sales
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    Fiber To The Podcast

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