CABLE SPLICING

The contestant will be expected to prepare both ends of a length of .500 cable and connectorize one end with a .500 pin connector. Judging will be based on quality of workmanship and final results.

Timed Event: All tools supplied, (may bring own tools). No drills.

 

 OPTICAL CABLE SPLICING

The contestant will be expected to prepare both ends of a length of fiber optic cable, fusion splice the ends together, install optical splice protector sleeve, clean splicer and cleaver and properly discard shards. Judging will be based on SAFETY, quality of workmanship and final results.

Timed Event: All equipment and tools will be supplied.

 

 METER READING
 

Measure and record the input and output levels of a "Black Box", (box has a tap, DC, & splitter inside). Determine tap and DC values, and match “Black Box” to the appropriate schematic.

Timed Event. Analog and digital meters will be available, (may bring own meter).

 

 MTDR
 

Measure a number of lengths of drop cables determine, termination and velocity of propagation.

Timed Event

 DROP CONNECTION

The contestant will be expected to prepare both ends of a length of Series 6 Quad shield Cable and install a connector on one end of the cable and attach to a tap housing using proper techniques.

Timed Event: All tools supplied, (may bring own tools). No drills.

 

 CABLE JEOPARDY

Similar to the game show. Four or five categories, four contestants, points scored for correct questions, points are subtracted for incorrect questions