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Send us Fan Mail IoT and BAS are redefining traditional cable runs. This brings more challenges to the ICT designer and installer. Listen in as we talk about what a MPTL is, 3 potential pitfalls, and the correct way to test a MPTL Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you...

Send us Fan Mail There are few people that impress and inspire me,  Yaheisha is one of those. With only three years of experience in the ICT & Data Center industry she already has one certification and is now working towards not one but two more at the same time (RCDD and DCDC). Listen in as she talks about her experience and views on the industry. Be prepared to be inspired! Support the show...

Send us Fan Mail We are starting a new series called Contractor Highlight Series. These episodes we will highlight a contractor and discuss business tips, how to hire, train, and develop employees.  This episode we talk to Mark Higgason, RCDD, CTS-D/I  at Encompass Connects. We cover the biggest challenge for small business, how someone can increase the chance of catching a hiring managers eye, an...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know there is a toner specifically for working on security and alarm cabling. This tool gives you the ability to do things that a normal toner can not. Join me as I interview David Lopez from Tempo Communications to talk about this gem! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/...

Send us Fan Mail The pandemic seems to be finally going away. Business are opening back up and we seem to be going back to normal.  We touch base with Blake Urmos and Low Voltage Nation to see what is new. We talk about many things including free fiber scholarships! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linkt...

Send us Fan Mail We will clarify all the confusion about installing cabling in wet locations. What is a wet location, are we exempt, what kind of cable should you use. Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discus...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk about the three most common types of data centers. We also then shift the conversation to fire suppression systems that protect the equipment and data inside data centers.  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a gues...

Send us Fan Mail This show we explore military Cable Dawgs, who are they, how is their job different, and transitioning into the civilian world. We discuss this with Dan Munson RCDD, a cable dawg. You should listen to the sacrifices and opportunities they overcome! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr...

Send us Fan Mail I am super excited about this interview. I have used Cable Installation & Maintenance Magazine and webcasts for decades. I have a sit down with  Patrick McLaughlin,  Director of Content at Endeavor Business Media and the voice of CI&M webcasts. We discuss how they come up with articles, how they attract people to the industry, and where they think the ICT industry will be...

Send us Fan Mail This week we interview Christopher Hobbs RCDD, RTPM, DCDC, OSP and we talk about who is BICSI and how he can help your career by certifications, volunteering, and representation.  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the sh...

Send us Fan Mail This industry is the epitome of the "old boys" network.  While it has made some progress we still have a ways to go.  People like Halle Kane are a breath of fresh air and are breathing new perspectives in our industry. We chat with her about her journey.  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show...

Send us Fan Mail Who do you fear the most when installing ICT cabling. If you are like me its probably the electrical inspector. That is because they are enforcing the NEC which let's be honest, is hard to understand. I have a special guest today to help shed light on the code.  We have a frank conversation with Tim Kuhlman PE RCDD, a code expert, on why we have a code book, how it is written...

Send us Fan Mail If you have pulled cable for longer than a few days, sooner or later you will come across abandoned cable. Now what? Does it have to be removed? What are the benefits and pitfalls of abandoned cable? Who will pay you to remove it? These are all great questions. Listen in as we cover them and drop 5 tech tips to help you during the process.  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Ma...

Send us Fan Mail Many ICT installers eventually jump into computers. What is the first certification they should get? The CompTIA A+ certificate. We sit down with a young computer guy who sat for and passed the test and he gives us some insight on what you can expect.  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://li...

Send us Fan Mail What if I told you that a single four pair cable can transmit both power and a voice/data signal simultaneously, Yep, its called power over ethernet or PoE. It can operate many devices from biometrics to TVs. Listen in as we cover the basics of PoE and some tips for installing cable to get the best performance from your PoE device.   Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as I talk about the short break I took and make a correction to my discussion on consolidation points.  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letsta...

Send us Fan Mail Well the BICSI Winter conference 2021 just came to a close. If you were like me you always hate to see the conferences close. This episode I interview the other  attendees (who could not make the first call) to have a "coffee chat" to talk about our experiences. This is part two with Todd Morse (Brother Systems) and Carlo Torres (K2 Audio Video).   Listen in as we compar...

Send us Fan Mail Well the BICSI Winter conference 2021 just came to a close. If you were like me you always hate to see the conferences close. So I gathered some attendees to have a "coffee chat" to talk about our experiences. This is part one with Brad Everette, General Manager at America Ilsintech.  Listen in as we compare this virtual conference to our vast experience of previous conf...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of recorded on 3/4/2021 we answer "Whats new in the 14th edition of TDMM", Why does the customer want a spool test", "What is Zone A, B, and C in fiber", "What type of connector for RG6", "Why is my cable failing because of capacitance", "Advice for someone new in ICT industry", "Should I wear gloves while...

Send us Fan Mail Why can't you just use soap?  We give little thought to cable pulling lubricant in our industry our but you should. If you pull to hard on a cable you will damage it, affects its performance, and potentially have to go back and replace it. Join us as we talk to an expert in cable pulling lubricant! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of ICT installers and designer are confused to the differences between a MUTOA and a Consolidation Point. While they are similar they are different. Listen in as we talk about those differences and some design considerations you should use when deploying your MUTOA or CP.  Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or sup...

Send us Fan Mail Today we interview Tania Luna from Life Labs Learning and author of Surprise: Embrace the Unpredictable and Engineer the Unexpected. This show was a result of some questions from an audience member that involved business decision psychology.  As a result I called in a heavy hitter. Listen in as we talk about corporate psychology, team dynamics, employee empowerment, confirmation b...

Send us Fan Mail What is a telecommunications enclosure and how is it different from a telecommunications room?  In this episode we discuss requirements for size, install, power, security, and give you 4 Pro Tips along the way! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you wou...

Send us Fan Mail The Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual or TDMM is the foundational document of our industry. Listen in as I talk about what is in it, how it is created, and a free study group with limited seating will be offered! Support the show Knowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . ...

Send us Fan Mail The plywood is simply the foundation of the Telecommunications Room. Everything is attached to or hung off of it. If you have a shabby foundation you might have equipment fall off, cable tray/runway collapse and injure someone. This episode we go through 10 tips for buying and installing plywood for the TR. Make sure to listen to the end for extra tips! Support the show Knowledge...