On Tue, 19 Jul 2005 01:59:29 -0400, meirman wrote:
In alt.home.repair on Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:27:34 -0700 Eric
posted:

What does it take to measure the Cable TV signal strength at the box?
ie: how do you do it, and what are good, bad, and poor values?
Thanks
Eric

An oscilloscope would be good.

Nope. A 'scope can't easily differentiate among the various signals on the
cable (some are not carrying TV channels), and unless its a very expensive
model, it won't be any good at the higher frequencies (some cable systems go
up to 860MHz).

The instrument designed and built for the purpose is called a "Field Strength
Meter." Not something you'll find at Radio Shack.

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