On 01/20/2014 12:42 PM, Michael A. Terrell wrote:

dave wrote:

The easiest way to spot good headend cable was to try to bend it. It
drapes, like mic cable; not stiff.


The easiest way was to look at the imprint: 'Belden headend cable'.



It's easier to find in the dark if you feel for it. I knew a lot of CATV
people, including the Chief Head End Technician at Time Warner in
Houston; and we prized the supple stuff for personal use.