For Digital Systems, MER and BER are the primary measurement metrics for evaluating the health of a system. Once the QAM signals leave the Headend, MER (approx. 40 dB) is subject to degradation due to distribution related problems. BER (Bit Error Rate) is the ratio of errored bits to the total number of bits transmitted,…
Cable television feeds typically utilize all available bandwidth, so adding channels to the system is not as simple as it used to be. Many times, programming must be eliminated to make room for new programs to be added. There are two ideal ways to insert a program into an existing system, the chosen method will…
At Blonder Tongue Labs, we help Government and Educational organizations design any changes needed to video and data distribution systems, no matter how large or small. BT’s video and data network products can update a system to digital video as well as allow it to continue to carry legacy analog channels at the same time,…
If you are receiving all your TV signals via off-air, you are no doubt aware of the FCC Repack of TV channels, which started with an auction designed to repurpose television airwaves for new usages by wireless companies. Back in March 2017, the FCC announced that almost 1,000 local television stations must move to new…
Often the smallest of changes will make the biggest of differences. If you are experiencing a glitch with your unit(s), the first stop in solving your problem is to check to see if you are running the latest firmware. How do you find that out?? Simple! Login to your unit. On the main page, go to…
Do you have an installation coming up? If you’re new to RF installations, we’re here to help! First things first, you will need some test equipment, as this isn’t a ‘plug and play’ situation. Determining what product is best suited to your project depends on your application. After establishing the type of system involved, either:…
