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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

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