RF Archives

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

14 08, 2024

Very big and very small numbers

Mia Colabrese2024-08-14T11:02:10-04:00August 14th, 2024|

RF with Ron and Brady - This topic is a little different than previous presentations, but is important considering the widespread use of very big and very small numbers in cable. Ours is a world of numbers, and in cable we tend to use a lot of really big and really small numbers. In reality, it’s hard to grasp just how big or small numbers can be. Examples include the speed of light (a very big number) and RF signal levels in millivolts or microvolts, or even nanowatts

13 06, 2024

Coaxial Cable Impedance, Attenuation and Beyond

Mia Colabrese2024-06-13T09:40:50-04:00June 13th, 2024|

Some people say coax but Ron likes coaxial cable. Coaxial cable has been a key component in our networks dating back to the industry's early days. As such, it's easy to take coax for granted without really understanding just what it is. Here's your chance to learn more about coaxial cable, along with a high-level look at some of its characteristics such as impedance, attenuation, velocity of propagation, DC loop resistance, and more. Please tell us your thoughts in the comments. Coax or Coaxial? 📡 --- Ron's Bio:

26 04, 2024

The half-wave dipole antenna

Mia Colabrese2024-04-26T11:09:08-04:00April 26th, 2024|

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

20 03, 2024

Myth of capacitance effect

Mia Colabrese2024-03-25T09:14:04-04:00March 20th, 2024|

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

13 02, 2024

What is Signal Leakage Field Strength? Back to Basics in HFC

Mia Colabrese2024-02-13T13:35:01-05:00February 13th, 2024|

What is signal leakage field strength? Are you keen to expand your knowledge on RF leakage within HFC plants? Our upcoming episode is tailored just for you! We're excited to have our host Brady Volpe and our well know guest Ron Hranac lead an insightful session on Signal Leakage Field Strength. Ron is set to guide us through an engaging exploration of field strength. We'll uncover the intricacies of how radiated RF signals from a loosely fitted or improperly terminated F-connector are measured. Beyond that, we’ll delve into

16 01, 2024

Beneath the Surface: Exploring Skin Effect and Depth in Coaxial Cables

Mia Colabrese2024-01-16T11:48:57-05:00January 16th, 2024|

Beneath the Surface: Exploring Skin Effect and Depth in Coaxial Cables Welcome to another enlightening episode in our series where we dig deep into the technical phenomena that shape our understanding of cable systems. I'm Brady Volpe, and I'm thrilled to have Ron Hranac back with us, a seasoned expert whose insights into the cable industry are unparalleled. In today's livestream, we're peeling back the layers of a concept that might seem just skin deep but has profound implications - the Skin Effect and Skin Depth. These principles

27 11, 2023

What is RF?

Mia Colabrese2023-11-29T14:46:49-05:00November 27th, 2023|

What is RF? Join us as we venture into the world of "What is RF" RF (Radio Frequency) . I'm Brady Volpe, and alongside the incomparable Ron Hranac, we're set to guide you on this next phase of our signal journey. Diving into the Details: In the context of Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) networks, RF (Radio Frequency) refers to the range of frequencies used to transmit data signals over the coaxial cables in the network. In HFC networks, data signals are transmitted from the Headend (or Hub) to customer

11 10, 2023

Navigating the Ingress Labyrinth: Management, Mitigation, and Mastery (Part 2)

Mia Colabrese2023-10-11T15:45:28-04:00October 11th, 2023|

Navigating the Ingress Labyrinth: Management, Mitigation, and Mastery (Part 2) on Youtube Join us as we venture further into the world of Ingress in this sequel to our illuminating episode. With the foundations of Ingress laid out in Part 1, this segment dives into the art and science of managing this elusive phenomenon. I'm Brady Volpe, and alongside the incomparable Ron Hranac, we're set to guide you on this next phase of our signal journey. Diving into the Details: Managing Ingress: Delve into the current techniques employed across

22 08, 2023

Into the Ingress Abyss: Understanding Leaks, Causes, and Consequences

Mia Colabrese2023-08-22T17:06:37-04:00August 22nd, 2023|

Into the Ingress Abyss: Understanding Leaks, Causes, and Consequences (Part 1) Join us for another enlightening episode as we delve deep into the world of Ingress. I'm Brady Volpe, accompanied by the knowledgeable Ron Hranac, here to guide you through the complexities and curiosities of signal disruptions. What's on the agenda? Terminology Demystified: Get fluent in the language of Ingress, from basic definitions to advanced terms. Root of the Problem: Discover what causes ingress and leakage, and why they're more than just buzzwords in the cable industry. Ingress