ICON-BASED HOME CERTIFICATION, IN-HOME LEAKAGE TESTING, AND ANTENNA MATCHING PAD

摘要

A method for determining the magnitude of leakage in a subscriber's premises CATV installation; a frequency multiplexer for coupling between an antenna and a receiver for the multiplexed frequencies; and, a method for a technician to certify a CATV subscriber's premises for the provision of CATV services are disclosed.

主权项

1. A method for determining the magnitude of leakage in a subscriber's premises CATV installation comprising disconnecting the network at a suitable network port;
coupling a frequency source to the port so that a high power offset is maintained; shielding the frequency source to prevent a signal level meter or leakage receiver from receiving radiated frequency source oscillations; transporting a signal level meter or leakage receiver around the premises; and, logging signal levels measured by the signal level meter or leakage receiver as the signal level meter or leakage receiver is transported.