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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

The Basics of VoIP Systems
image Installing voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) makes sense for CE pros. But make sure to communicate with your client about expectations and applications.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 10/14 at 07:22 AM
News, Business Resources, Fundamentals, Phone, (4) Comments, Permalink


Monday, September 28, 2009

Pre-Wiring Traps to Avoid
image Avoid some pre-wiring traps by taking precautions. For instance, you should run empty conduit to important locations.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 09/28 at 07:24 AM
News, Business Resources, Additional, Fundamentals, Wire and Cable, (2) Comments, Permalink


Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Residential vs. Commercial: Basic Audio Differences
image Thinking about jumping into commercial installations? Here's a quick primer on some of the basic audio differences between residential and commercial installations.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 06/16 at 05:12 AM
News, Fundamentals, Audio Sources, Commercial, Installation, (5) Comments, Permalink


Wednesday, May 20, 2009

4 Ways to Be More Professional at Work
image When you improve the professionalism of your company, you help justify higher rates, and you help differentiate your company from your competition.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 05/20 at 05:00 AM
News, Fundamentals, Installation, (1) Comments, Permalink


Thursday, April 23, 2009

Doorbell Fundamentals: Opportunity is Knocking
image Doorbells are common elements in most every home. Some are plain, and some are fancy, but they all function along the same lines. Here are a number of fundamentals to bear in mind.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 04/23 at 05:00 AM
News, Fundamentals, Conferencing, (1) Comments, Permalink


Thursday, April 09, 2009

Wireless Microphones: A Refresher Course
image Wireless microphone systems have enjoyed a tremendous amount of popularity in recent years. Here are some things to keep in mind when installing these systems.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 04/09 at 04:54 AM
News, Fundamentals, Audio Sources, Commercial, (0) Comments, Permalink


Tuesday, February 17, 2009

In Old Installs, Prepare for Infrared Repeating Systems
image You may encounter problems revisiting old installs, especially if those installs employ infrared repeating systems.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 02/17 at 06:13 AM
News, Fundamentals, Control Systems, (1) Comments, Permalink


Friday, December 26, 2008

Is It Time to Add a New Service?
Being a successful installer requires you know the ins and outs of all the systems you offer. So learn to say "no" to clients looking for you to do things that don't make sense for your business model.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 12/26 at 06:05 AM
News, Business Resources, Fundamentals, Commercial, Installation, (0) Comments, Permalink


Monday, December 08, 2008

Population Control: DECT vs. 2.4 GHz Band
image Frequencies are a part of so many electronics that the traffic can be overwhelming. Here's a look at the two biggest routes to take.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 12/08 at 06:05 AM
News, Fundamentals, Networking, (0) Comments, Permalink


Friday, November 14, 2008

How to Improve Your Retrofit Skills
By now, most of you have seen your new construction business shrink from last year's levels and are doing retrofit work instead. Here's how to improve your work.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 11/14 at 05:00 AM
News, Fundamentals, Retrofit, (1) Comments, Permalink


Tuesday, October 21, 2008

As DTV Conversion Looms, Set-Top Boxes May Be the Answer
image This just in: in February of 2009, the United States will switch to digital broadcasting of television programs. If your customers are looking for answers, you should consider set-top boxes.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 10/21 at 05:58 AM
News, Fundamentals, CATV, (0) Comments, Permalink


Thursday, September 18, 2008

Paging Fundamentals: Ducking, Muting and More
image As with many other areas in the custom installation trade, there is more to paging than appears at first glance. We break down the fundamentals.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 09/18 at 04:52 AM
News, Fundamentals, Conferencing, (0) Comments, Permalink


Thursday, August 14, 2008

Cooling and Ventilation: The Fundamentals of Installation
image Proper ventilation and cooling of components can extend their lives, improve their performance and add to your bottom line.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 08/14 at 05:23 AM
News, Fundamentals, Equipment Racks, Miscellaneous, (3) Comments, Permalink


Monday, July 21, 2008

Microphone Fundamentals: Technology and Applications
image Do you understand everything about microphones? We convey information from a recent class taught by John Born of Shure, one of the big names in microphone technology.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 07/21 at 04:45 AM
News, Fundamentals, Audio Sources, (0) Comments, Permalink


Monday, June 09, 2008

Lighting Control Can Enhance Your Spectrum of Custom Services
Lighting control is a great opportunity for installers to pursue. It's an excellent new product offering, but it does require expertise.View this story
Posted by Fred Harding on 06/09 at 05:14 AM
News, Fundamentals, Lighting, (0) Comments, Permalink



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