Re: Cable signal tester for home use

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:04:02 -0500, "weitrhino"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Probably the cheapest method is to just use the diagnostic page built
into most cablemodems  these days (http://192.168.100.1). All the
Surfboards, Linksys, and a lot of the others have a signal strength
section you can use that measures both upstream and downstream signal
levels. 

>RF measurement devices ain't cheap.  You will aslo need to know what
>bandwidth you have to measure.  I'm certain you could pick up an old
>SAM I or SAM II for up to 600mHz.  Anything beyond that will likely cost you
>a bundle and may not be worth the occasional use you would  give it for home
>use.  Will calibration pose an issue?
>
>Check eBay.  There are always such devices for sale.
>
>weithrino
>
>"Jbob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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>> x-posted
>>
>> Looking to purchase a Cable tester for home use.  Need to be able to test
>> for signal loss, etc.  Doesn't need to be a fancy one just affordable.
>>
>> Any recommendations?
>>
>>
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