'T-Box' unveiled as Telstra spruiks superfast broadband Nov 23, 2009
T-Box' unveiled as Telstra spruiks superfast broadband. Telstra's new T-Box digital set-top box. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Nice! plz visit me at... Nov 23, 2009
Of course, the ad doesnt note the fact that FiOS TV channels are delivered within a subscribers home using coaxial cable. That would spoil the whole smart-alecky routine, wouldnt it. (Multichannel News)
Comcast completes upgrade in Farmington Nov 21, 2009
The company rebuilt or installed 600 miles of fiber-optic and coaxial cable in the project, which began last February. The upgrade will allow Comcast to immediately offer more services to its customers, such as access to 300 digital cable channels and high-speed Internet service, Comcast General Manager Mark Johnson said in a news release. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
CommScope Names Edwards President, COO Nov 13, 2009
CommScope, based in Hickory, N.C., manufactures and sells coaxial cable, hybrid fiber coax components and. The company has 13,000 employees. (Multichannel News)
Two-dimensional nanosecond electric field mapping based on cell electropermeabilization Nov 11, 2009
We use nanoelectroporation and fluorescence imaging to construct two-dimensional maps of the electric field associated with delivery of 15 ns, 10 kV pulses to monolayers of the human prostate cancer cell line PC3 from three different electrode configurations: single-needle, five-needle, and flat-cut coaxial cable. Influx of the normally impermeant fluorescent dye YO-PRO-1 serves as a sensitive indicator of membrane permeabilization. (BioMed Central)
Verizon Pulls the Fiber Alarm Nov 6, 2009
The basis of Verizon;s complaint, which it lodged with the of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, is that because Comcast;s HFC network uses coaxial cable to connect to subscribers; homes the MSO can;t claim to employ a ;fiber-optic network ... Well, if that;s the purist definition Verizon is putting forward, it could be argued that FiOS TV isn;t delivered over a ;fiber-optic network; either, given that the telco uses coaxial cable to deliver video programming within a subscriber;s home. (Multichannel News)
Better Business Bureau Refers Comcast 'Fiber-Optic' Claim To FTC Nov 5, 2009
Verizon contends that Comcast, like virtually all cable companies, uses a hybrid fiber-coax (HFC) network rather than a pure fiber-to-the-home architecture as used by the telco's FiOS. Because Comcast uses coaxial cable to connect to subscribers' homes, the telco argues, Comcast cannot claim to employ a "fiber-optic network.". According to the NAD, Comcast declined to participate citing concerns that Verizon's counsel might have had access to the cable company's "confidential and proprietary... (Multichannel News)
Hired as a stop-gap, he became a legend Oct 23, 2009
Loosely based on the formula of Johnny Carson's Tonight Show on the American NBC network, Tonight with Don Lane - one of three titles in the opening season - gained an immense boost from the newly completed coaxial cable linking Melbourne with Sydney, which allowed a split image technique to incorporate the screenings with Graham Kennedy's In Melbourne Tonight. Kennedy delighted in humorous tilts at Lane, at one time holding up a sign that read "Go home,Yank!", leaving Lane, who could take... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Upgrade halt puts Telstra in for NBN role Oct 21, 2009
Former chief executive officer Sol Trujillo revealed in March that Telstra would complete a $300 million upgrade of its hybrid-fibre coaxial cable network in Melbourne by Christmas. That announcement came after Telstra had been booted out of the tender process to build the network, but before the Government unveiled its own ambitious plan to roll out a fibre-to-the-home network to at least 90 per cent of the population. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
still, what do you want for anything except a wireless keyboard/mouse and TV... Oct 19, 2009
It transcodes the video and audio output from your computer into an MPEG-2 HD feed that is broadcast over the coaxial cable in your home. I found it nifty to have full access to my computer on a large-screen television. (Multichannel News)
Reseller adds space, jobs in York County Oct 9, 2009
Hickory-based CommScope is the world s largest maker of coaxial cable. Reach senior staff writer Ken Elkins at kelkins@bizjournals. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Messenger can watch a better league broadcast in the US than south of the border Oct 5, 2009
While the 1967 grand final was being screened live into Melbourne on GTV-9 via coaxial cable from Sydney, more than 90,000 people were at the MCG watching the VFL preliminary final between Carlton and Geelong. Forty years later rugby league fans in Victoria cannot see live NRL on Nine unless it is a State of Origin game, or a finals match involving the Storm. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Maximum Spectrum Sep 30, 2009
Cox Communications' technology team has nearly finished building out the highest-capacity coaxial cable infrastructure of any major U.S. operator, running at 1 Gigahertz across about 86,000 miles of plant. There's no rest for the weary. (Multichannel News)
Measuring The Next Successful Antennas For In-body Health Monitoring Devices Sep 25, 2009
Coaxial cable is traditionally used to measure the performance of small electric antennas. However, electrically small antennas for wireless communications applications are can excite common mode currents on coaxial cables - producing unwanted radiation of common mode current and with it distorted results ... By connecting omni-directional antennas, to an optical fibre instead of a coaxial cable they were able to remove the effects of cable reflections and most notably the radiation of common... (Science Daily)
Telstra: a juicy carrot in Conroy's back pocket Sep 16, 2009
In response to what it terms Telstra's "horizontal integration", Telstra will be blocked from gaining new spectrum, essential for advanced wireless broadband, while it remains vertically integrated, owns a hybrid coaxial cable network and maintains its stake in Foxtel. But there is a small caveat on that part if the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission sign off on the structural separation, the minister can ditch the last two requirements. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Reforms announced that could break up Telstra Sep 15, 2009
It will be prevented from gaining new spectrum while it remains vertically integrated, owns a hybrid fibre coaxial cable network and holds onto its interest in Foxtel. But as an incentive to Telstra to co-operate, the legislation gives the minister the right to ditch the last two requirements if the structural separation wins the approval of the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Wi-Fi, powerline to merge in Atheros-Intellon deal Sep 9, 2009
Communications chip rival Broadcom is developing a chip for home networking over coaxial cable, having chosen not to make an acquisition ... Meanwhile, the International Telecommunication Union's is intended to support phone lines, powerlines and coaxial cable. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Entropic Communications, NXP Collaborate to Develop High-Performance Home Networked Set-Top Box Reference Design Sep 9, 2009
The reference design will take full advantage of MoCA, the standard for home entertainment networking using existing coaxial cable in the home, to enhance the end user's connected home networking and HD video entertainment experience. "By working with Entropic and leveraging their experience in delivering MoCA-enabled home network solutions, we have created a robust silicon solution that we believe should transform the economics of developing STBs globally," said Lewis Brewster, senior vice... (Primezone Releases)
Woman indicted in torture killing of disabled man Aug 29, 2009
Simpson also said she pulled out his teeth and strangled him with a coaxial cable, police said. Phoenix police Lt. Joe Knott said investigators believe Neely was alive for most of the time he was tortured. (AZCentral -- News)
GVTC named a leading broadband provider Aug 25, 2009
Also, fiber does not deteriorate over time, which makes it more reliable than copper or coaxial cable. It s an honor to be selected by Broadband Properties as one of the best fiber technology companies in the country, says Jeff Mnick, GVTC s vice president-sales and marketing. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Q & A on the News Aug 17, 2009
If you are using a converter box as your source, you would want to use coaxial cable. If the components must be connected with A/V cables, you need to ensure that you have time-corrected A/V cables. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Table: Competing Broadband Technologies Aug 17, 2009
Typically used for broadband over cable TV networks, the coaxial cable running from the home connects to high-speed fiber links. It's popular for high-speed Internet in urban and suburban residential areas. (BusinessWeek)
For Freshmen: How to pack for GW Jul 31, 2009
TV with coaxial cable (6-10 feet). DVD Player. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
LMCC works on fiber network Jul 28, 2009
While there is fiber optic line in the area that's used by Mediacom, the connections to properties are generally through coaxial cable, which is aging, Koenecke said. In areas that aren't served, wireless or dial-up become the two main options. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
CBS College Sports Network and The Mtn. Launch on Cox Cable in Arizona, and Orange County, Calif. Beginning Aug. 1 Jul 8, 2009
Cox's 18,500-mile hybrid fiber coaxial cable network throughout Phoenix and Southern Arizona provides homes and businesses with digital television, high speed Internet, home networking, high-definition television and digital telephone service over its own nationwide IP network. During the past seven years, Cox has topped numerous J.D. Power and Associates' studies of customer satisfaction, most recently receiving top honors for residential telephone speed Internet, and business data services. (Themwc.com)
Industry rejects fear on cables Jun 18, 2009
Senator Minchin likened the prospect of overhead cabling to the controversial roll-out of the Optus and Telstra hybrid fibre coaxial cable networks in the mid-1990s. The thickness of the cables and the sloppy way they were strung caused outrage and left councils vehemently opposed to aerial cabling. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Woman sentenced for toddler's death Jun 17, 2009
Weakfall is accused of severely beating Imani between Nov. 1 and Nov. 21 with metal rods and tubes, a metal spring and a coaxial cable cord that left the girl with severe cuts, bruises and scars. Police said Weakfall delivered a fatal beating on Nov. 21 after the toddler had a potty-training accident. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Tech.view: The long goodbye Jun 16, 2009
The longer the coaxial cable has to run, the weaker the signal. However, do not be pressured into buying a special digital or HDTV aerial. (The Economist)
Converter Box Will Keep Your VCR Running When Broadcasters Switch to All-Digital TV System on June 12 May 13, 2009
"ConnectYourBox.com provides easy-to-follow instructions on how to connect a converter box such as the Zenith DTT901 to an analog TV set and VCR using either a single coaxial cable or a set of standard audio/video cables," Lewis said. The sites also offer a FAQ page with clear and concise answers to the most frequently-asked questions about digital TV and links to other resources such as AntennaWeb. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CommScope scores with Dallas Cowboys May 12, 2009
The company is the world s largest manufacturer of coaxial cable. Reader Comments. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Working hard for a dollar May 11, 2009
Customers can find coaxial cable, phone cords, car supplies, gardening tools and rent receipts, all for only $1. The store has a lot of repeat customers, including college students and kindergarten and preschool teachers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
CommScopes losses grow Apr 30, 2009
CommScope (NYSE:CTV) is the world s largest manufacturer of coaxial cable. Reader Comments. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Gigle Semiconductor's Entertainment-Grade System-on-Chip Family Secures HomePlug Powerline Networking Certification Apr 29, 2009
" Gigle's system-on-chip family comprises two devices which are interoperable with other certified HomePlug(R) AV integrated circuits. The GGL541 dual-channel integrated circuit combines HomePlug(R) AV on powerline with a second channel delivering Gigle's mediaxtream(TM) 1Gbps technology simultaneously on powerline, coaxial cable or phone line. The two channels form a self-configuring mesh network that increases network coverage and reliability. The GGL301 is a pure HomePlug(R) AV device. Unlike... (Canada Newswire)
Girl dangles off bridge, falls, trying to save cell phone Apr 18, 2009
Barron attempted to slide feet-first down the concrete pillar using a makeshift tether of coaxial cable and an electrical cord, Heeren said, but the tether broke. "The pillar was a 30-foot drop, but witnesses said she was halfway down before the makeshift rope gave out," Heeren said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Telstra on the mat Apr 10, 2009
The final and potentially most troublesome of the regulatory proposals is the forced sale of Telstra's hybrid fibre coaxial cable (HFC) network and its 50 per cent stake in Foxtel. The HFC network is used to deliver Foxtel and passes 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
$43 billion will tame Telstra Apr 8, 2009
However, the possibility of the Government forcing it to offload its hybrid fibre coaxial cable network (HFC) or its 50 per cent stake in pay TV operator Foxtel would be likely to draw more resistance. The HFC runs past 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Ad watchdog: Cablevision Internet not 'fastest' Mar 27, 2009
Like other cable companies, Cablevision uses optical fiber in its network but connects homes with coaxial cable, not optical fiber. Verizon's new FiOS service, which competes with Cablevision in New York and New Jersey, does draw optical fiber all the way to homes. (AZCentral -- Business)
Multichannel Newswire Mar 26, 2009
Ad:MCN_2006_Q4_pos2# Entropic Communications, which makes chips to enable home networks over coaxial cable, this week laid off 55 employees, about 18% of its total workforce. The SCTE Foundation, established by the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers to provide grants and scholarships for professional development, announced that it has received a $50,000 grant from Motorola. (Multichannel News)
Entropic Lays Off 18% Of Employees Mar 25, 2009
Entropic Communications, which makes chips to enable home networks over coaxial cable, this week laid off 55 employees, about 18% of its total workforce. The cuts will "better position the company to operate in current market and financial conditions and more closely align operating expenses with revenues," Entropic said in a filing Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Multichannel News)
Clearwire Tests WiMax-Based Mobile Phones Mar 21, 2009
"I don't think we want to stand up and say we do a better job of delivering video than the satellite guys or coaxial cable.". Clearwire has about 18,000 cell towers in development nationwide, and intends to be up and running in around 80 markets by the end of 2010. (Multichannel News)
Telstra begins cable upgrade Mar 10, 2009
Australia's biggest telecommunications company will increase the download speed on its hybrid fibre coaxial cable network in Melbourne to 100 megabits per second (Mbps) - more than triple the current peak speed - by Christmas as part of a $300 million investment this calendar year. Telstra's cable network passes 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
FTTH vs. DOCSIS vs. VDSL (at Seeking Alpha) Mar 3, 2009
From there coaxial cable takes over, first to a Group Amplifier, and (via a handful of amplifiers) on to a Final Amplifier and then to the subscriber's homes. On average, some 1500 homes are connected to a Fiber Node (over coax and 5-7 amplifiers). (Multichannel News)
Nanotechnology: Lithium-Ion Batteries Have Better Performance With New Electrode Material Feb 19, 2009
"Although the combination of these materials has been studied as a composite electrode by several research groups, it's the coaxial cable design of these materials that offers improved performance as electrodes for lithium batteries," said Ajayan. "At this point, we're trying to engineer and modify the structures to get the best performance," said Manikoth Shaijumon, also a Rice postdoc. (Science Daily)
Benchmarker defends Oz broadband report Feb 17, 2009
A telco analyst firm responsible for a scathing report on Internet access in Australia has defended its claims amid a barrage of criticism. The Epitiro 2008 Australian Internet Performance Index report claimed Australians receive 65. (Computerworld Australia)
Call from the wild Feb 15, 2009
Following Ruby s instructions, the doctor and his companions strung up the antenna two 35-foot lengths of wire connected in the middle to a coaxial cable running to the radio. They tied the ends to two trees, one in the pass and one up the hill, so the line was suspended about 12 feet off the ground in the center. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
'Ham' radio would offer town backup emergency system Feb 8, 2009
Hobart said the NARL, which is based in Newington, would supply the "ham" radio for the EOC, the antenna and a coaxial cable. She said what the NARL basically needs from the town is a "hole in the wall" to allow the connections. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
