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November 1999 Issue Reference
Vendor Connection
Vendor Connection is Communications Technologys resource for up-to-date information on the industrys leading technology suppliers. These vendors have advertised in this issue. Check their ads for products and services that will improve your cable systems reliability, efficiency and capacity.
Agilent Technologies
; Fax http://www.hp.com Peter Harper
Hewlett-Packards Service Test Division is responsible for developing hand-held and light portable instruments for testing the new broadband telephony services used in the local loop.
Alpha Technologies
http://www.alpha.com Baily Shewchuk Alpha Technologies is a world leading manufacturer of application specific powering solutions for voice, video and data communication systems. Alphas products include: UPSs, line conditioners, surge suppressors, batteries, and accessories.
AML Wireless Systems
http://www.amlwireless.com Wendy Lenton
AML Wireless Systems provide voice, video and data communications in digital or analogue, in multiple frequency plans and two-way capabilities.
ANADIGICS
http://www.anadigics.com
Tim Blanke ANADIGICS is the leading worldwide supplier of GaAs ICs for the global communications markets.
Avantron Technologies
http://www.avantron.com
Bernie Cadieux Avantron manufactures test equipment for the cable TV Industry. With innovative low-cost high-quality products like the AT2000R Spectrum Analyzer, Avantron is making it possible for a large number of field technicians to have the tools they need to solve todays challenges.
BARCO
http://www.barco.com
Dianne Edwards BARCO hardware and software improves the quality and reliability of signal delivery BARCO CATV equipment incorporates advanced capabilities to remotely monitor and control signal distribution system-wide, maximizing up-time and subscriber satisfaction.
Blonder Tongue Laboratories
http://www.blondertongue.com
Emily Nikoo , ext. 213 For over 40 years, Blonder Tongue Laboratories has been manufacturing professional quality, commercial cable television products. Products include: Reception, Headend, Microwave, Analog & Digital Distribution, Fiber Optics, Interdiction, Test Equipment, Residential and Specialty Equipment.
C-COR.net
; Fax http://www.c-cor.net Sally Thiel, Manager, Corporate Communications C-COR.net provides products and support to customers as they plan, design, build and maintain complex broadband communications networks, including Internet access with 7/24 Help Desk and Network Operations Center (NOC) services. The company is a global supplier of robust, high quality distribution electronics, network management systems and technical services for two-way HFC networks. CATV distribution equipment includes the full-line of FlexNet(r) RF and NAVICOR(tm) AM products to 860 MHz. Comprehensive customer services include network design, technical field support and internet-enabling solutions.
Cable AML
; Fax http://www.cableaml.com; Norman F. Woods Cable AML is the leading provider of broadband, multichannel microwave systems. We manufacture a full line of AM/FM/Digital transmitters, receivers, and repeaters for AML, STL, MMDS, and LMDS applications.
Cable Leakage Technologies
; Fax http://www.wavetracker.com Perry Havens
CLT inventors of automated positional leakage analysis test tools of software for the cable telecomm industry.
Cable Prep
; Fax http://www.cableprep.com
Cable Prep designs and manufactures a full line of hand tools for the broadband industry. New Products include the GATOR for center conductor cleaning, it makes your final preparation a snap. Product line includes the Strip/Core and Jacket Strip Tools for all major coaxial cables; CPT coaxial stripping tools for drop cables 6, 59, 7 and 11; Hex Crimp Tools and accessory items. To find out more information about Cable Prep products please call . Write or fax us for a full product line catalog All products available through your distributor.
CableServ Electronics Ltd.
http://www.cableserv.com
Ray Hladysh CableServ Electronics Ltd. is the leader in forward and reverse path upgrade solutions. Our patent pending 5-40 hybrid equipped drop-in reverse amplifiers, along with a full range of CATV accessories for G.I., Phillips and S.A. provides cable operators cost effective alternatives to costly system rebuilds. CableServ also offers a wide range of new and refurbished actives & distribution equipment.
Cheetah Technologies
http://www.cheetahtech.com Gordon Greenfield
Through its internationally established Cheetah product line, Cheetah Technologies provides broadband status and performance monitoring solutions to world leaders in cable TV and telecommunications.
Com21
http://www.com21.com
Susie Bodine Com21 designs, develops, markets and sells value-added, high-speed communications solutions for the broadband access market. Com21s products include headend equipment, DOCSIS/MCNS and ATM-based subscriber cable modems, network management software and noise containment technologies.
CommScope
http://www.commscope.com Gina Foy Coaxial and Fiber Optic cables featuring New Power Feeder, Cable-in-Conduit, PIII, QR, and a complete line of drop cables including several available in EZ-PAK packaging.
ComSonics
http://www.comsonics.com Roy Weitzell x 228
ComSonics is a 100% employee owned manufacturer of cable TV field test equipment. We have a network of domestic sales people, sales reps and an international network consisting of 19 distributors.
Digicomm International
http://www.digicommintl.com
Rob Donziger Distributor of excess new inventory for the CATV industry: Scientific Atlanta, General Instruments, Gilbert, LRC, Regal, etc.
Digitrans
http://www.digitransusa.com Clayton Dore;
DX Communications
http://www.ics-cable.com/ Ken Mosca
Manufacturer of quality headend equipment. Products include digital satellite receivers, IRDs, satellite receivers, agile modulators, stereo encoders, combiners, FM modulators, LNBs and accessories.
Electroline Equipment
; Fax http://www.electrolinequip.com; Joanne Fortin , ext. 449 An international leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of integrated solutions for the telecommunications and cable industries, Electroline Equipment will feature the Test Point Selector which, combined with the CLEARPath product, locates reverse path ingress, the RetroPlate line, which turns existing passive taps into addressable ones, the EDA downstream and ERA upstream drop amplifiers and the Addressable Tap Systems, which allow instant activation and termination of service to cable subscribers.
General Instrument Corp.
; Fax http://www.gi.com Geoff Roman, Sr. Vice President General Instrument is the world leader in analog and digital systems that provide video, audio and high-speed Internet/data services over cable and satellite television networks.
Hukk Engineering
; Fax Gene Faulkner
Hukk Engineering manufactures digital test equipment for the CATV Industry. This equipment gives bit error rates and other tests for QAM and QPR digital services.
iCS
; Fax http://www.ics-cable.com Michael Sparkman, President and CEO; Wes Schick, Executive Vice President Product Management; Michael Lynch, Vice President Sales and Marketing; Brent Viken, Vice President of Sales/Southern Region; Fred Iozzino, Vice President of Sales/Northern Region ICS Network Solutions is committed to providing broadband cable MSOs with unsurpassed product selection, in an atmosphere of world-class service. As a full-line stocking distributor, we give you access to six distribution centers throughout the United States. ICS offers the highest quality products and accessories in the industry. Here are some of our major partners: ADC, CommScope, GI, Lucent, Maspro, PCT International, SA and Sumitomo Electric.
ICTV
; Fax: http://www.ictv.com Julia Mitchell:
Headquartered in the heart of Californias Silicon Valley, ICTV provides cable operators the most cost-effective open platform for the delivery of high-speed data and other broadband services to cable-connected television sets.
IMAKE Software & Services
; Fax http://www.imake.com Nancy Simon:
IMAKE delivers custom software development, systems integration services and products to the digital world with expertise in Internet, cable, satellite and telephony delivery systems. Front and back office support specialists.
Intergraph Utilities
; Fax http://www.intergraph.com/ Stephanie Ferree
Intergraph Utilities provides end-to-end geospatial network resource management solutions, addressing outside plant, inside plant, and workforce management needs.
Leaming Industries
Fax http://www.leaming.com
Laura Klepitch Manufacturer of BTSC Stereo/SAP encoders, BTSC Stereo/SAP decoders for rebroadcasting off-air signals, audio AGC, FM modulators/demodulators/ upconvertors, CATV/SMATV audio-video modulators.
Lemco Tool Corp.
; Fax http://www.lemco-tool.com
Michael R. Miller Drop installation tools include: CLI preventing torque wrenches; hard-line coaxial splicing tools perform one-step cable preparation; Aerial construction tools for safe and productive system deployment.
Lindsay Electronics
; Fax From USA http://www.lindsayelec.com
David Atman Focused on the last mile, our revolutionary new technology creates communication equipment to solve system problems before they become subscriber problems. This is achieved through applied ISO continuous improvement disciplines, innovation, and strict attention to details.
Lode Data Corp.
http://www.lodedata.com Mike Springer Mary Garcia Lode Data Corp. produces software used for CATV design and drafting. Our softwares speed, power, flexibility, and accuracy combine to create the most effective production design and drafting programs available.
Lucent Technologies
; Fax http://www.lucent.com/cableconnect Gail Logan A leader in global communications with 126 years of networking experience, Lucents cable solutions offer delivery of full telephony voice, data and video over a single cable connection, including hardware and software support.
Main Line Equipment
; Fax 888-4-mainline http://www.mle.com
Mark Lipp Buy, sell and distribute, new, excess, and refurbished fiber optics, active electronics, converters, and passives. We manufacture a complete line of replacement pads, equalizers and plug-ins for most major manufacturers that meet or exceed original factory specifications.
MEGA HERTZ
; Fax http://www.megahz.com
Steve Grossman MEGA HERTZ represents or distributes; off air or satellite antennas; character generators; commercial insertion products; emergency alert systems; fiber Tx/Rx; stand-by generators; headend electronics; satellite electronics; stereo processors; test equipment; custom traps and filters.
Moore Diversified Products
; Fax http://www.MooreDP.com Gia Phelps and Bob DeMuth Moore diversified Products is a manufacturer of metal and plastic products that store, organize and protect fiber optic and coaxial cable in outside plant construction.
Multilink
; Fax http://www.multilinkinc.com
Steve Kaplan Multilink is a leading manufacturer of cable television supplies. Multilink manufactures plastic enclosures, metal enclosures, and splice closures as well as fiber optic, and telecommunications products.
nCUBE
; Fax http://www.ncube.com Ron Barracks
nCUBE leads the pack in development of Video-on-Demand. Our reliable, scalable, and economical video server has demonstrated 5,120 - 3 Mbps simultaneous VOD streams in a single server, performed more than 100 VOD installations (all with VCR functionality), and has deployed systems in virtually every broadband environment. nCUBEs SkyConnect digital ad insertion product-line is based upon the reliable and scalable Compaq 64-bit AlphaServer.
Nortel Networks
; Fax http://www.nortelnetworks.com
Brian White, VP of Sales Nortel Networks delivers value to customers around the world through Unified Networks solutions, spanning mission-critical telephony and Internet Protocol (IP)-optimized networks. Customers include public and private enterprises and institutions; Internet service providers; local, long-distance, cellular and PC communications companies, cable television carriers, and utilities.
PCI Technologies
; Fax http://www.pcitech.org
Erin Kusluski , ext. 234 Designs/manufactures innovative products for the telecommunications industry with the best price-to-performance ratio available. Bandpass, Channel Deletion, and Diplex Filters, Test Equipment, Traps, custom designed filters, Accessories, and Splitting/Combining Networks.
; Fax http://www.pdi-eft.com
Jonathan Edelman PDI manufacturers and distributes every product that any type of cable system may need. From high tech headend products to passives and tools, PDI has it all.
http://www.pioneerusa.com George Applegate
For more than two decades, Pioneers mission had been to engineer technology that expands the limits of cable television. At Pioneer, we deliver the innovative products that system operators require.
http://www.ptsupply.com Mary Bowen Provides material distribution services to the communications, network, and CATV industries. Full-line stocking of cable, fiber optics, hardware tools, and CATV industries.
http://www.qrf.com
Jerry K. Thorne Quality RF Services manufactures RF amplifiers and equalizers for bandwidth upgrades of CATV systems, laser drivers and isolation amplifiers for the Headend, high-quality amplifiers for the MDU, hotel/motel industry and the home. CATV repair service is our specialty.
http://www.rldrake.com Andy Ruffin, Sales Manager
The R.L. Drake Company is a prime manufacturer of CATV headend products featuring a broad assortment of modulators, demodulators, channel processors, combiners, satellite receivers, signal level meters, and related products. Drake has manufactured communications products for numerous markets for over 55 years.
http://www.riserbond.com John Rasmus
Riser-Bond Instruments is a leader in manufacturing TDRs with unique and exclusive features to quickly and easily locate and identify faults and conditions in any metallic two conductor cable.
http://www.sadelco.com
Mr. Leslie Kaplan, V.P. Designs and manufacturers signal level meters and calibrators.
http://www.schange.com John Coulbourn
SeaChange Internationalleader in digital video delivery systems including video delivery systems including ad insertion, NVOD/VOD Movie System, T & B, and Broadcast Play-to-Air Solutions. Backed by World-Class Media Cluster technology and customer service focus.
http://www.sencore.com
Btad Johnson , ext.123 Sencore will be exhibiting a full line of CATV and Wireless cable test instruments, including: MPEG-2 Transport Stream Amalyzers, Hand-held Signal level meters designed for QAM digital signals, and video perfomance test instuments. Each unit is disigned for WAM digital signals, and video perfomance test instruments. Each unit is designed to meet all you systems analyzing and troubleshooting needs.
http://www.siemon.com Katherine Karter The Siemon Co. is a world-class manufacturer of telecommunications cabling systems. The Siemon Cabling Systems provides standards-based structured cabling for voice, data, and image technologies. High performance products for UTP, ScTP, optical fiber and coaxial cabling, combined with a global network of certified installers, enable The Siemon Cabling System to support both current and emerging networking applications including TP-PMD, 100BASE-T, Gigabit Ethernet, and 155Mb/s and 622Mb/s ATM. ISO 9001 and 9002 certified.
http:// Bob Cunningham Standard Communications Corp. is a global manufacturer of complete cable system solutions offering analog and digital satellite receivers, frequency agile modulators, BTSC generators, and the STRATUM Modulation System.
http://www.stanfordtelecom.com William Patton
Stanford Telecom produces modulator and demodulator ASICS and assemblies for transmission and reception of return path data in HFC systems. Included is a subscriber modem modulator/demodulator in HFC systems. Included is a subscriber modem modulator/demodulator on one chip.
http://www.stbstg.com Kevin Klembara, A designer and manufacturer of unique multi-port video solutions for more than 14 years as a division of STB Systems, the Specialized TechnologyGroup now offers digital video hardware products to the video, broadcast and cable markets. The Quartet series brings professional MPEG processing to the NT workstation for video servers, ad insertion, video-on-demand and kiosk applications.
http://www.sumitomoelectric.com Fred McDuffee
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, established in 1983 at Research Triangle Park, NC is a leading supplier of optical fiber cable, fusion splicers, optical connectors, cable assemblies, air blown fiber and electro-optic products for data transmission
Ronnie Cox and Jim Marzano Supplier of drop installation products for CATV, DBS, and wireless operators, including drop cable fastening products for single or dual cable, cable identification markers, residential enclosures, and more.
http://www.telewiresupply.com Mark Howard TeleWire Supply is ANTEC Corp.s logistics and distribution channel. A leading international supplier of products needed to build and service a broadband communications network.
http://www.terayon.com John Hamburger Terayons S-CDMA-based cable modem systems deliver fast and cost-effective two-way data services over any cable plant. Their advanced QoS capability supports both business and residential data services.
http://www.tii-industries.com C. J. Meyerhoefer , ext. 419 Tii is a manufacturer of lightening and surge protection products for the CATV, telecom, data, AC, and wireless industries.
http://www.internet.toshiba.com
Fred Berry Toshiba offers MCNS modems and MCNS gateway solutions, plant and market analysis, system design, installation and maintenance. Toshibas systems are operating in 6 major markets actively servicing over 12,000 cable subscribers.
http://www.trilithic.com Bob Jackson , ext. 152
Trilithic designs and manufacturers: Portable HFC test equipment; ingress monitoring systems; EAS compliance systems; RF and microwave components.
Tsi Technologies
Tulsat Broken Arrow, OK 74012 ; Fax Mark Schumacher and David Chymiak Tulsat is stocking distributor for Blonder Tongue, Drake and California Amplifier. 70,000 Square feet of complete repair facility and warehousing. Refurbished headend and line equipment, taps, traps, pin connectors and cable.
TVC Communications Annville, PA 17003 ; Fax http://www.tvcinc.com
Stephanie Musto TVC Communications is a full-line distributor for all the products needed to build and maintain your telecommunications network. TVC delivers the future of communications today.
Viewsonics Boca Raton, FL 33487 ; Fax http://www.viewsonics.com
Peter Chunka Designer & manufacturer of more than 200 products for the CATV & MMDS industries for over 23 years.
Wavetek Wandel Goltermann Indianapolis, IN 46203 ; Fax http://www.wwgsolutions.com Philip Joosten Wavetek Wandel Goltermann is a leading manufacturer of communications test solutions for customers in the areas of traditional voice and data transmissions, new multi-service networks, local and wide-area network infrastructures, cable television, digital video broadcast, mobile telephony and data. As the world leader in CATV test, WWG offers signal level, leakage and home wiring meters, sweep systems, return path monitoring monitoring, and bench sweep equipment.
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