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22 05, 2023

Introduction to Carrier-to-Noise: Learning the Basics

Mia Colabrese2023-08-28T12:50:16-04:00May 22nd, 2023|

Join cable industry veteran Ron Hranac and host Brady Volpe in this must-watch video on "Introduction to Carrier-to-Noise: Learning the Basics." This video is a comprehensive guide to understanding Carrier-to-Noise Ratio (CNR) and how it works in real-world applications. We'll cover everything from Thermal Noise to Noise Figure to Practical CNR measurements and much more. If you're looking to gain a deeper understanding of this critical component in the world of cable technology, this video is a must-watch! So grab your notebooks and get ready to learn from

26 04, 2023

Putting the Decibel to Work

Mia Colabrese2023-05-01T17:15:20-04:00April 26th, 2023|

Welcome back, tech enthusiasts! I'm your host Brady Volpe, founder of Nimble This and the Volpe Firm, and I'm thrilled to be here with another exciting episode of "Get Your Tech On." Today, we have a very special guest with us, Ron Hranac, who will be the main presenter on our topic, "Putting the Decibel to Work (see video on Youtube)" As many of you know, the decibel is a fundamental unit of measurement in the world of telecommunications and is used to express everything from gain and

13 03, 2023

Signal Level

Mia Colabrese2023-05-01T16:11:17-04:00March 13th, 2023|

Signal Level 101: Learning the Basics with Brady Volpe and Ron Hranac Welcome to our YouTube show where we are joined by two renowned experts, Brady Volpe and Ron Hranac, as we explore the fascinating world of signal level, current and voltage, and power! I am your host, Brady Volpe, and together with Ron Hranac, we will start by answering the question "What is signal level?" Ron will explain how signal level is measured and how it relates to the strength of the signal being transmitted. He will

29 01, 2023

What is a dB?

Mia Colabrese2023-05-01T16:12:26-04:00January 29th, 2023|

What is a dB? RF and Cable Basics :: Brady Volpe and Ron Hranac discuss RF and cable basics in a new series designed to help those who are interested in understanding RF and Cable TV technology a little better. In this first episode we cover what is a decibel (dB). This is a fundamental unit of measure that every person working in the cable industry should understand. To learn more, watch this episode 0:00 Intro 4:30 The Decibel Primer Beginning 5:13 What is a Logarithm 9:15 Question