Most recently I put out a directive
for the drop replacements/installation side of the house that a minimum of 5 dB be achieved at the ground block on Channels: 2, 117, and 165. I didn’t expect our drop contractors to have QAM meters to check the digital levels. This ground block requirement was for all RG-6, QR-320, and the occasional .625 drop. If the input signal levels fell below 5 dB, then it was brought back to design to figure out a solution if the obvious solution wouldn’t work i.e., replace a RG-6 drop with QR 320. By the way, RG-6 was used up to 175’, 176-350’ was QR-320, and .625 was used either for a very long drop or plant extension depending upon the link-loss and customer’s needs..
