Endorsements
As more layers are added to our Broadband “onion”, the second edition of Modern Cable Television Technology has replaced the first edition copy I have permanently positioned on the corner of my desk. Modem Cable Television Technology is to the cable industry, what the Physicians Desk Reference or PDR is to the medical profession, and every person involved in the industry should have a personal copy of this invaluable reference. It continues to be the most complete and up to the date technical reference book available.
—Steve Allen, BCE, BTCS, Sr. Broadband Technologist, Kramer. Firm, Inc.
Wow! What an outstanding contribution to the entire telecommunications industry this book has become! It’s an absolute “must have” for any serious engineering professional in this or related industries. I’ve personally known and respected all of the authors for many years, and with the publication of this book, once again, they have proven their preeminence in the telecommunications engineering profession. Thanks guys, for a truly excellent reference book! — Chris Bowick, Senior VP of Engineering and Chief Technical Officer, Cox Communications
This is “The Book” on cable technology. As expected from this group of authors, this text is thorough, accurate, and easy to read.
—Tom Elliot, Principal, TGE & Associates
Modern Cable Television Technology is written by some of the greatest technical minds in our industry. It is a terrific reference book for all cable engineers and technologists to have on their bookshelf and a wonderful educational tool for all technical trainers in the industry.
—Marwan Fawaz, CTO, Adelphia Communications
This book is required reading for engineers and other technical readers interested in a career in telecommunications, which in the next millennium will rely heavily upon a cable television infra-structure. Cable technology has emerged as a leading architecture for delivery of IP broadband data.
This book offers the best comprehensive look at cable television technology that I have seen. I congratulate the authors on a job well done.
—Richard Green, President and CEO, CableLabs
Modern Cable Television Technology 2nd Edition is the best treatise yet on cable telecommunications technology. In my view it is a “must” for every cable television and broadband engineer or technologist to have by their desk. I’ve very frequently used the 1st Edition over the last 4 years both to refresh myself on various aspects of cable telecommunications as well as to direct others to specific paragraphs or sections when they have been seeking clarification about this or that aspect of “broadband”. This 2nd Edition, like the 1st is easy reading even for the non-technical audience. In fact I’ve frequently recommended to analysts from the financial sector to obtain a copy for their reference as they study the Cable Industry. The authors have done a tremendous job in bringing this 2nd Edition right up to date. — Nick Hamilton-Piercy PEng., Senior Technology Advisor, Rogers Cable Inc.
I have certain books in my library that are special, they are so concisely written that they always answer a question or promote clear thinking. These books, from another era, clearly explain radio physics and television; they are now joined by Modern Cable Television Technology as it too is a classic work on the art.
—Ted Hartson, Principal, Scottsdale Television Labs.
No question that this book gets referred to more than any other in my collection. The authors wrote what I consider to be the absolute best cable engineering reference book. Period. I’ve got a ton of small sticky notes marking various pages. If I could have only one cable-related engineering book, this would be it.
—Ron Hranac, Technical Leader, Cisco Systems and Senior Technology Editor, Communications Technology magazine
The authors have done a remarkable job of preserving the topical organization of the first edition, while introducing rapidly emerging technologies essential to the triple play of services. Following the methodology of its predecessor, the second edition provides enough information on topics such as VoIP and home networks to become conversant with the technology, and a significant set of references for those that must delve into the details of implementation.
—Justin J. Junkus, President, KnowledgeLink, Inc., Telephony Editor, Communications Technology magazine
This ‘post-Modern’ 2nd edition of their classic text is the new reference standard for the Cable industry.
I have been in the Cable business since 1965 and over the years have read most of the “books” written about the technical aspects of cable systems. This book is the most comprehensive I have ever read. If you want to be successful as a “technologist” in Cable Communications today, this is a “must have” book.
—Dave Pangrac, President, Pangrac & Associates Consultants Inc.
Faced with constant changes in cable-broadband technology, our engineering community needs an engineering guide dealing with issues of today and the future, based on solid fundamentals that brought us into the 21st Century. This book is IT!
—Rex Porter, Charter/Senior Member, SCTE, and Vice-Chairman, Cable TV Pioneers
During my 30 years in the cable television industry, I have not encountered more qualified engineers than Ciciora, Farmer, and Large. For this second edition, digital expert Michael Adams joins the team and helps to create expanded coverage of advanced technologies. Now, this wealth of technical knowledge is available to everyone.
—William W. Riker Senior Vice President, Operations and Chief Technology Officer, The Cable Center