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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 Interference: We’ll deep-dive into interference in the outside plant and understand the intricacies of cable network ingress and upstream ingress. Entry Points: Explore where ingress finds its way in and how it affects your network’s performance.
Spotlight on Sources: Real-life examples of ingress sources that might be disrupting your signal without you even realizing. Direct Pickup Interference: Uncover another major player in signal disruptions and how to handle it. From seasoned professionals to curious beginners, this episode promises to provide valuable insights for all. Signal disruptions might seem daunting, but with the right knowledge, they’re a puzzle waiting to be solved. Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth explorations into the world of cable technology. Drop your questions in the comments, and we might address them in our next episode!
—- 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 Chapter, Ron was inducted into the Society’s Hall of Fame in 2010, is a co-recipient of the Chairman’s Award, an SCTE Member of the Year, and is a member of the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 1997. He received the Society’s Excellence in Standards award at Cable-Tec Expo 2016. He was recipient of the European Society for Broadband Professionals’ 2016 Tom Hall Award for Outstanding Services to Broadband Engineering, and was named winner of the 2017 David Hall Award for Best Presentation. He has published hundreds of articles and papers, and has been a speaker at numerous international, national, regional, and local conferences and seminars.
— 0:00 Intro
3:00 Signal leakage ingress, and direct pickup intro 3:40 Terminology
5:18 What causes ingress and leakage?
8:04 Signal leakage interference
10:11 Ingress interference
10:43 Ingress interference in the outside plant
16:15 Cable network ingress
19:29 Over-the-air spectrum 5 MHz to 30 MHz
21:41 Upstream ingress – where does it come from?
23:46 What about cable system upstreams?
26:24 Where ingress gets in and leakage gets out
29:48 Examples of shielding defects
39:19 Stories from the chat room
40:56 More examples of shielding defects
43:15 Direct pickup interference
45:06 Direct pickup interference to CPE, headend equipment and test equipment
48:20 Listener questions
57:20 Wrap-up
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