7 Myths about Fiber & Why Category/Twisted Pair Wiring Should Be Phased Out
Guest Blog: Fiber is not difficult to terminate, it is not fragile and it is not expensive. Integrators should start phasing out their use of Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) or Category cable.
Jan 25, 2016
‘Great Looking Racks’ Winner Manages 3.8 Miles of Install Wiring
Electronic Lifestyle Associates very neatly integrated the gear and cabling to cover 23 rooms and 7,500 square feet and earn accolades as winner of this year's 'Great Looking Racks' contest, sponsored by Middle Atlantic Products.
Nov 02, 2014
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Wire and Cable
#TBT: The 10 Worst Wiring Jobs Cleaned Up
For this edition of Throwback Thursday, look back at photos of the worst wiring jobs after they've been cleaned up and see how they turned out.
Jun 18, 2014
10 ‘Go To’ Tools Every Technician Needs (and Why)
Whether it's a multifunction tool or one for an individual special need, there are certain often-overlooked 'A-level’ tools for measurement and termination that every datacomm technician must have.
Jan 21, 2013
Undercover at Monster Mini-Golf: No Confusion Found
Editor and five-year-old daughter find no lingering trademark confusion during trip to company recently sued by Monster Cable.
Feb 02, 2009
Terminate HDMI Cables in the Field! AudioQuest Solves HDMI’s Biggest Challenge
Field-terminated HDMI cables? They said it couldn't be done, but AudioQuest's solution lets installers run cable now, terminate later, and maintain the integrity of HDMI.