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    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by neil, Aug 21, 2006.

  1. neil

    neil Newbie

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    I have OOL, installed on Sat. When the tech first connected he saw a down stream value of 12dbmv. QAM 256. H esaid this # was too high and attached an attenuator and the level went to -7dbmv. Which is better?

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    Neil
     
    neil, Aug 21, 2006
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    -7 dBmV is much better. Generally speaking, you should have a signal between 16 dBmV and -12 dBmV.
     
    kegobeer, Aug 21, 2006
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