RF Archives

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

17 07, 2023

Distortion, Signal Leakage, Codewords and more – Did you know?

Mia Colabrese2023-07-17T13:05:32-04:00July 17th, 2023|

Distortion, Signal Leakage, Codewords and more - Did you know? Part Two picks off from our last episode of "Did You Know? DOCSIS: Back to Basics and Clearing Misconceptions," part of our enlightening Back to Basics series. I'm Brady Volpe, your host and guide for this journey into the intriguing world of DOCSIS. In this episode, I'm joined by the esteemed Ron Hranac, who will be our guest presenter. So join us as we navigate this complex field, bringing you back to the fundamental basics of DOCSIS, and

19 06, 2023

Did You Know? DOCSIS: Back to Basics and Clearing Misconceptions

Mia Colabrese2023-07-15T15:47:39-04:00June 19th, 2023|

Welcome to "Did You Know? DOCSIS: Back to Basics and Clearing Misconceptions," part of our enlightening Back to Basics series. I'm Brady Volpe, your host and guide for this journey into the intriguing world of DOCSIS. In this episode, I'm joined by the esteemed Ron Hranac, who will be our guest presenter. Together, Ron and I will embark on an exploration of DOCSIS, demystifying a wide range of topics and terminology. We'll start at the very beginning, answering questions like "What does MSO mean?" before diving deeper into