
Glossary
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Suck-Out Excessive cable transmission loss that affects or several
channels acutely as a function of frequency due to sharp kinks or bends, or
to minor imperfections regularly spaced in the line.
Sweeping Injecting into the cable and transmitting downstream in a CATV
system at selected points in the spectrum a series of output signals that vary
in frequency between preset or adjustable limits, at a rate that is also
adjustable. Used in conjunction with suitable peripheral equipment, the
swept signal can be used for comprehensive testing of a CATV plant.
Sweepless Mode Passive examination of carrier frequencies.
TASO Television Allocation Study Organization
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access: an access methodology that assigns
bandwidth only when/as required.
Telemetry Frequency Frequency selected to transmit data downstream/
upstream in a CATV system.
Tilt Transmission loss in a coaxial cable. Tilt increases in proportion to the
square root of frequency. Tilt compensation adjusts amplifier frequency/gain
response to offset tilt attenuation. As displayed in a Stealth System, TILT
mode shows levels in dBmv across a band of channels; TILT shows up as
the slope between lowest to highest channel. Levels for each Intermediate
channel should reach the line from lowest to highest channel.
Title Bar The top line or bar of all LCD screens: shows the name of the Test/
Measurement on the left; and the time on the right. When Alpha/Numeric or
Multiple Choice adjustments are offered by the menu, the icon appears in
the Title Bar to the left of the time.
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