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27 03, 2025

THE CABLE CLIMB: Ron Hranac

Mia Colabrese2025-03-27T13:00:34-04:00March 27th, 2025|

THE CABLE CLIMB with Ron Hranac: From the Bucket Truck to the Boardroom! Join host Brady Volpe as he interviews Ron Hranac—an industry veteran who climbed the ladder (literally!) from bucket trucks to boardrooms. In this inspiring episode, Ron shares how he built his career in the cable broadband industry, revealing practical tips and insights for anyone looking to get ahead in this ever-evolving field. Highlights in This Episode: - Real Career Journeys: Hear Ron’s firsthand experiences going from field technician to a top leadership role in

26 03, 2025

Mastering Cable Upstream RF Troubleshooting for DOCSIS Pros

Mia Colabrese2025-03-26T13:22:53-04:00March 26th, 2025|

SCTE 294 2024r1 EXPLAINED: Mastering Cable Upstream RF Troubleshooting for DOCSIS Pros In this episode, we take a deep dive into SCTE 294 2024r1, one of the most important industry references for cable professionals. Discover how to optimize your upstream RF spectrum by mastering topics like unity gain, sub-split vs. mid-split vs. high-split architectures, and common sources of noise and ingress. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or a field tech looking to sharpen your troubleshooting skills, this guide will help you understand and resolve the most pressing issues

20 03, 2025

THE CABLE CLIMB: From the Bucket Truck to the Boardroom!

Mia Colabrese2025-03-27T12:55:23-04:00March 20th, 2025|

THE CABLE CLIMB: From the Bucket Truck to the Boardroom! Well where ever you want to be! Join us for "The Cable Climb"—a brand-new series featuring cable & broadband professionals who started from the ground up! From ladders and bucket trucks to leadership and innovation, these industry pros share their journeys, career tips, and insights on how to build a successful career in the cable industry. What You’ll Learn: Real stories from those who worked their way up Career advice for breaking into and excelling in broadband

3 03, 2025

DOCSIS 3.1 Performance and Impairment Priority

Mia Colabrese2025-03-03T10:02:00-05:00March 3rd, 2025|

In today’s evolving broadband landscape, DOCSIS technology continues to adapt to the demands of modern networks. During a recent podcast of Get Your Tech On, we explored how innovations like the profile management application (PMA) are shaping the way we think about impairments, plant efficiency, and network performance. My conversation with industry experts John Downey (Technetix) and Mike O’Dell (Comcast) highlighted critical insights that every cable technician and engineer should consider. The Challenge of Traditional Metrics Historically, receive modulation error ratio (RxMER), correctable codeword errors, and uncorrectable

3 03, 2025

RF network AMA

Mia Colabrese2025-03-03T09:38:36-05:00March 3rd, 2025|

Join us for our livestream event part 2, Tips, Tricks and what not to do in your RF network. Ask Ron Anything! (RF related) In this episode, AMA Brady Volpe and Ron Hranac in this episode Ron and Brady will answer your burning RF questions. --- 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

7 02, 2025

Precision Impairment Location with OFDM & OFDMA Channel Estimation

Mia Colabrese2025-03-20T16:59:13-04:00February 7th, 2025|

Proactive Network Maintenance: Precision Impairment Location with OFDM & OFDMA Channel Estimation Are you ready to revolutionize your network maintenance approach? In this video, we explore how advanced OFDM and OFDMA channel estimation techniques are driving precision impairment location, setting a new standard in Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM). What You’ll Learn: • Precision Fault Detection: Discover how EQ and Pre-EQ channel estimation techniques pinpoint network impairments with laser accuracy. • PNM in Action: See why proactive network maintenance is a game changer for field technicians and network

21 01, 2025

Qualifying Network Performance and Impairment Priority

Mia Colabrese2025-03-20T16:58:33-04:00January 21st, 2025|

Great episode with a ton of questions. Watch or listen as Brady Volpe, Mike O'Dell and John Downey go in-depth Qualifying Network Performance and Impairment Priority. Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and CPO at OpenVault, and Mike O'Dell, Distinguished Engineer at Comcast, John Downey, DOCSIS Senior Industry Consultant In today’s broadband landscape, DOCSIS technology must evolve to meet modern network demands. Traditional metrics like SNR and codeword errors no longer capture the full complexity of advanced DOCSIS 3.1 and 4.0 networks. These systems leverage innovations

18 12, 2024

Tips, Tricks and what not to do in your RF network

Mia Colabrese2024-12-18T13:55:58-05:00December 18th, 2024|

Join us for our next livestream event, Tips, Tricks and what not to do in your RF network. Ask Ron Anything! (RF related) In this episode, AMA Brady Volpe and Ron Hranac in this episode Ron and Brady will answer your burning RF questions. --- 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

11 12, 2024

Unleash Ultra-Fast Internet: Low Latency DOCSIS Explained

Mia Colabrese2024-12-11T09:51:39-05:00December 11th, 2024|

We had a very busy episode with a lot of watcher questions. Watch or listen as Brady Volpe and John Downey go in-depth into the latest research on low-latency DOCSIS technology presented in "Latency Outcomes Across Access Network Architectures" at SCTE TechExpo! We'll be breaking down the key findings of 'Latency Measurement - Baselines', exploring its implications for ultra-fast internet, and discussing the innovations that are set to revolutionize the way we deliver high-speed broadband. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business professional, or simply someone interested

5 12, 2024

DOCSIS 3.1 Supercharges RF Impairment Detection Like Never Before

Mia Colabrese2024-12-05T16:00:14-05:00December 5th, 2024|

As hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) networks have expanded to deliver more robust broadband services, ensuring network reliability and performance has become a top priority for cable operators. DOCSIS® has long been the foundational technology enabling efficient and high-speed data transmission over HFC networks. With each new iteration, DOCSIS has introduced technological improvements that enhance its capabilities, and DOCSIS 3.1 is no exception. DOCSIS 3.1 has revolutionized the process of detecting and troubleshooting radio frequency (RF) impairments, which are a major source of network performance issues impacting subscribers. Accurate RF