New FOA "Premises Cabling" Certiifcation Tech Topics: New "Installation" Tech Bulletin. See Tech Topics Below. Q&A: Interesting questions asked of the FOA this month. Product News: Corning promotions, another cleaning kit. See "Product News" Below Worth Reading: Lennie On OTDRs. See "Worth Reading" below
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FOA Creates Largest Online Fiber Optic Reference The FOA is creating a new online reference site for fiber optics that will be the most comprehensive collection of information on fiber optics available anywhere. This unique reference site was created as a complement to traditional textbooks since it can be kept up to date more easily, can be accessed anywhere and is much less expensive than printed books. The new FOA site was created as a reference site for schools and students studying for FOA certifications and as a readily available reference for FOA-certified technicians needing a refresher course or to find information they need "right now" while on the job. The site is comprised of basic reference materials in conventional web pages, topical tutorials in slide-show format and reference documents formatted for easy printing. For example, from the site you can read about fiber optic termination, watch a slide show tutorial on termination and see a “virtual hands-on” step-by-step lesson on how to actually perform the termination (5 types, no less!) Typical hands-on processes like cable preparation, termination, splicing and testing are covered in great detail. Recognizing the growing use of portable web-enabled devices like the iPhone and other smart phones, the site is formatted simply so most of the pages can be viewed easily on a small-screen web device (like the iPhone above) as well as a larger computer screen. Access by portable web devices means the site can be accessed from the job site by techs needing some information or advice. The FOA Online Fiber Optic Reference Guide is now available for use. It's not complete - we expect it to never be "complete" but always expanding! However, we do have a complete basic guide to fiber optics plus a CFOT study guide and instructor's guide already available. We want you to start using it now and give us feedback on how we can make it better! Go to The FOA Online Fiber Optic Reference Guide. Hero Experiments They've always been called that - the field tests of state of the art systems. The latest: 100 Gb/s over 1000 km by Verizon and Alcatel. Read about it in Lightwave. As we read the various media, we find lots of new and intersting applications for fiber optics, but perhaps this month's are the most unusual! A Fiber Optic Option You Need In Your Next Car!  If you next car is this Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé, that is. Fiber has nothing to do with the car's mechanicals, which include a 6.75-liter V12 with 453-HP and 530 lb-ft to pull its 5,798 pounds. Inside, the car has Smoke Grey leather piped with navy accents, Rosewood veneers, and metallic trim accenting the top of the instrument panel and the thin-rimmed steering wheel. But the pièce de résistance is the "starlight headliner", which uses hundreds of fiber-optic lights to create a virtual starfield above the backseat passengers.  Oh, yes, the price is not disclosed by the factory. I guess if you have to ask what it costs, you can't afford it! Fiber Optics Helps Take Underwater Photos  Another interesting use of fiber optics has been introduced by Olympus cameras. They are offering a new underwater housing for Olympus E520 DSLR cameras that uses fiber optics to connect to separate underwater flash units. Since any underwater housing needs to be sealed, connections to outside devices can be tricky, especially for electrical connections in sea water. Using fiber simplifies the connection as has been known for years in submarines and remote-piloted vehicles, as we reported in FOA Newsletter earlier this year. And Finally, They Should Have Used Fiber! The Red Bull Formula 1 racing team had a gearbox failure at the new Singapore race when electrical interference caused on the their cars gearboxes to try to select 2 gears at once, with disastrous consequences! http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-qa-with-christian-horner/ Fiber has been used for engine management systems in racecars, but not as far as we know for control systems in F1. Maybe soon! Good Question! Tech Questions Worth Repeating Q: I would be grateful if you could inform me what may approximately be the laying, labor and maintenance costs (not cable costs) for an 1 km long optical link for a standard outdoor application (one duplex multimode fiber cable) compared to Ethernet cable laying costs. A: I'd suggest beginning by reading this FOA Tech Topic on estimating: http://www.thefoa.org/tech/estimate.htm. Based on this technique and the information in our book, The Fiber Optic Technicians Manual, we have approximately the following labor hours: Pulling cable in conduit and terminating ends: 40-50 hours - about $1500-2000 in US labor costs. If no conduit is available, you can direct bury the cable, requiring digging a trench and installing direct burial cable or fiber optic innerduct (available with cable installed). Trenching probably doubles the hours involved. Aerial cable cable can also be run if poles already exist. Remember to use "dry water-blocked" cable instead of gel-filled cable, as it will simplify termination. It's similar in price. I would not install 2 fibers anyway, as installing 12-16 fibers will add minimal cost and allow future applications. Maintenance costs are nil - in fact fiber requires no maintenance - inspecting it can lead to damage! Installing copper cable will be no cheaper. In fact, compared to copper, the fiber will be much cheaper. In order to run Ethernet over copper for 1 km, you will either need sophisticated electronics (ADSL to get even 10 Mb/s) or use several repeaters which will require installing power - uninterruptible power- for the repeaters which will then be sources of potential failure. Q: I may have to test some fiber on the reel. Multimode at both wavelengths. Each fiber must be tested. Is there a recommendation to accomplish this without having to terminate each fiber and then cut the connectors off prior to installation and then after installation reterminate and test again? A: Use a mechanical splice like the Siemon Ultrasplice that can be reused on the source end and a bare fiber adapter (BFA) on the meter end. Use a pigtail on the source and calibrate the 0dB reference with the BFA on the meter. For dual wavelength, use a coupler and cal each source separately. See below. Every two or three fibers, add some index matching gel to the end of the fiber before inserting in the Ultrasplice to replace the factory-added get. Regards, Jim Hayes 850 source--------\ \_Coupler/Pigtail__[Ultrasplice]___Fiber To Test____[BFA] Meter / 1300 source-------/ Greece to Invest in Its Fiber Network  To catch up to other European countries The government of Greece plans to invest in a new fiber optic network that will drastically upgrade its broadband and cable television capabilities, TeleComWave.com reported. In a statement to reporters, Communications Minister Costis Hadzidakis was cited as saying that, "Greece has decided to make a strategic leap. From where it is now, rather than adopt the intermediate technologies of today, we have decided to adopt future technologies that are already available". The plan calls for a seven-year, US$3 billion program to build a national fiber-optic network connecting some two million households around the country, the report said. The goal, the release said, was for the country to tender three separate concessions to private companies to build and operate fiber-optic networks with speeds of at least 100 megabytes per second (Mbps) in three separate regions of the country. The report said that Greece has been slow to transition to fiber optics, with only 0.1% Internet penetration as of four years ago. Since then, however, the country "has been quickly catching up with fellow European Union member states" in opening its telecom market and promoting use of broadband Internet, it said, noting that the usage figure is now 12%. "We have decided to invest as a country in a modern fiber optic network that will change the daily life of Greek citizens," Economy Minister George Alogoskoufis was quoted as saying in the report. New Pemises Cabling Certification The FOA has added a new certification for our schools and current CFOTs, CPCT for "Certified Premises Cablilng Technician."
Design certification training is starting at FOA-approved schools. Worth Reading: Lennie On OTDRs: For a dozen years now, Lennie Lightwave's Guide To Fiber Optics has been the most popular website for those getting started in fiber optics or wanting to look up some basic information. Now Lennie has added a new "virtual hands-on" tutorial on using OTDRs, based on the VDV Works OTDR simulator. Not only will it help you understand how to use an OTDR properly (not just turn it on and hit autotest, which may be your downfall!) but you can download a demo of the OTDR Simulator to try it yourself. FOLS latest newsletter. The latest news from FOLS including a standards update and access to their premises cabling cost model. http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs084/1101864571210/archive/1102123447786.html What's the biggest security problem most organizations face? The answer might surprise some of you - it's disgruntled employees. Read "San Francisco Case Shows Vulnerability Of Data Networks" to see what we mean. The new FOA reference website will be online in January, 2009. In the meantime, you can get a preview at http://www.thefoa.org/preview/ and check out the current Table of Contents. New Tech Bulletin On Fiber Optic Installation The FOA has always used the NECA/FOA-301 standard Installing And Testing Fiber Optic Cables as its reference guide for CFOT certification and of course a reference for installers in the field. Requests for a similar reference document online led to the creation of an FOA Tech Bulletin on Installing Fiber Optic Cable Plants. It's a small PDF file so it's quick to download and print. We think you'll find this one most useful. Download It Now.
Remove The Copper and Replace With It Fiber? Not removing the cable, but just the conductors and leaving the jacket as duct for fiber? Sound far-fetched? See how Kable-X says you can do it. http://kabel-xusa.net/howitworks.html
Have you read the FOA Tech Topics on Cleaning? More links on cleaning: Cleantex Alco Pads
FTTH "Take Rates" Now at 30% About 1/3 of all subscribers offered FTTH are not taking it according to RVA quoted in Telephony Online. In underserved areas, it's over 50%. Partly it's because FTTH is developing the reputation as the best service but partly the take rate is up because the companies are able to hook up subscribers faster.
Verizon Strikes Deal to Bring Fios Service to the District of Columbia: Washington Post, 8/8/08 Verizon ramping up FiOS build out By Mike Robuck, CedMagazine.com - June 11, 2008 Despite the sluggish economy, Verizon isn‚t backing off of the gas pedal when it comes to building out its fiber optic FiOS network. Verizon plans on having FiOS in more than its previously stated goal of 18 million homes by the end of 2010, according to Reuters. Verizon President and COO Denny Strigl said that the company would continue to expand its FiOS network to the tune of more than $20 billion, while doing so at a faster rate than the original plan called for. Verizon‚s FiOS rollout was initially slower than expected due to a lack of equipment, such as set-top boxes, as well as the regulatory approval process in the states where the telco wanted to rollout the triple-play service.
From the Philly.com web journal. http://www.philly.com/philly/business/15917457.html
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Digging Safely 
The old story (not a joke!) about the most likely fiber optic communications system failure being caused by "backhoe fade" reminds us that digging safely is vitally important. The risk is not just interrupting communications, but the life-threatening risk of digging up high voltage or gas lines. There is a website called "Common Ground Alliance" that focuses directly on this issue. Here is how they describe themselves:
Of special interest is their "Best Practices" Manual, available for downloading. If you do OSP installs, please get yourself a copy and read it. http://www.commongroundalliance.com/ There is a new toll-free "call before you dig" number: 811 See www.call811.com for more information National Fiber Optic Protection Summit: By the "811" group. March, 2008 in Vegas.
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Field Techs - Telecom and Cabling FieldSolutions is the leading provider of quality field souring. We have an immediate need for a field technician experience in TELECOM and CABLING to become a preferred technician. This preferred technician will operate within a specific geography, there are openings for technicians nationwide. The duration is ongoing- the requests last from 1-4 hours. The calls are paid hourly or at a flat rate depending on the nature of the call/ client. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Need a strong and flexible field tech to be a Preferred Tech for client to perform TELECOM/CABLING break fix work on a weekly basis. This assignment is best suited for an easy going technician capable of taking on field related assignments with little supervision and off the cuff. The tech should be able to handle something as basic as a punch down to the 66 block and as complex as a T1 installation and DMARC testing TOOLS: Skills/Tools assessment checklist to be provided to potential candidates once established. Must have reliable vehicle capable of carry multiple parts. Must have unlimited cell phone plan as being contacted in the field for potential new calls is a must. TECH REQUIREMENTS: Strong background in cabling and telecom type calls. Skills/Tools assessment checklist to be provided to potential candidates once established. Sarah Jackson Manager Tel: 1.952.288.2512 E-mail:sjackson@fieldsolutions.com Field Solutions 5775 Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55416 <http://www.FieldSolutions.com> Fiber Optic Splicing Technicians Volt Telecom Canada is looking for some qualified Fiber Optic splicers to perform work in Alberta. Our first priority is in the Calgary, but there may be other locations throughout the province as well. Successful candidates would require good experience in spicing underground and aerial fiber optic ribbon cables. Copper cable splicing skills would also be an asset. We are currently looking for individuals who have their own truck and tools and would be interested in becoming a independent contract to Volt Telecom. Volt telecom will provide the fiber optic ribbon fiber splicing equipment. If you know of any of your association members who would be interested in leaning more about these opportunities please have them contact myself. Jim Huff Project Manager - Canada Volt-Telecom Canada Office - 780-962-6800 Cell - 780-868-0720 Fax - 780-962-6841 Patchcord Assembler (Cat 5e/6), Southern CA This person must have at least 2 years experience in patch cable assembly. Work consists of cutting and splicing wires and must have knowledge of category 5E and category 6. Any type of audio/telephone repair is a must. Company is located in Laguna Niguel/ position is a temp to hire and comes with excellent benefits. Contact Brady Staffing Services at (949)707-1447 or bradystaffing@onebox.com Outside Sales Representative Verrillon is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to sell specialty optical fiber and cable products and development services within an assigned territory. The territory is anticipated to be all accounts in the United States and Canada except for the Oil & Gas market vertical and any house accounts. Objectives will include prospecting on behalf of the assigned territory/region, customer/prospect meetings, product proposals, closing sales, and appropriate follow-up activities via visits, phone, email, etc. This position requires previous specialty optical fiber sales experience along with a strong understanding of the specialty optical fiber market and competitors. The position is based in North Grafton, MA for local hires. Candidates residing elsewhere in the United States with a home office are also encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should contact Ed Connor at <mailto:connor@verrillon.com>connor@verrillon.com or 508-890-7141. VERRILLON, Inc. T. 508-890-7100 F. 508-839-6688 hr@verrillon.com <http://www.verrillon.com/> Manufacturing Engineer, MIL Fiber Optics (8/08) Linden Photonics is a small company that develops packaging and cable technology. Specializing in fiber optics and using novel extrusion/molding techniques for thermoplastics, Linden focuses on military and other harsh environment markets. We are looking for a part time manufacturing engineer to help set up our in-house manufacturing and quality procedures as well as assist in the design/set-up/and usage of specialized in-house equipment related to optical technology and cable winding and spooling. The ideal candidate will have a mix of manufacturing and mechanical experience. Experience with ISO type record keeping is desired and fiber optics experience is a plus. 5 to 10 years experience in manufacturing and a BS in an engineering or equivalent technical degree is desired. For more information on Linden Photonics, check us out on the web at <http://www.LindenPhotonics.com>www.LindenPhotonics.com Please send resumes to Stephen O’Riorden, Director of Business Development at <mailto:so@lindenphotonics.com>so@lindenphotonics.com Best regards, Stephen O'Riorden Director of Business Development Linden Photonics, Inc. so@lindenphotonics.com c:978-799-1719 Fiber Optic Instructors (7/08) Can You Teach? Would you like to? Go to the "Teaching Opportunity " on the BDI DataLynk,LLC Web Site or call: 512-785-9024 for more information. Bob Ballard, RCDD, CFOI BDI DataLynk, LLC www.bdidatalynk.com Ph: 512-785-9024 Product Marketing Manager-Fiber Optic Unit (7/08) Industry: Technology / Telecommunications / Software Compensation: $100-125K Geography: Northeast U.S. Preference given to someone who has recently worked in product marketing for a company making fiber optic cable, connectors or patchcords. Responsibilities Position open for a Product Marketing Manger for our Fiber Optic product line. Reporting to the VP/General Manager, the Product Marketing Manager is responsible for managing the P&L for the Fiber business. This manager is responsible for the product portfolio, new product development, pricing, go-to-market strategies, and marketing communications. Requirements Key responsibilities include: Business Planning and Execution - Lead the development and implementation of a 3-year strategic product-marketing plan for the Fiber Optic product line. Effectively communicate and lead the implementation of this strategy throughout the organization. Product Portfolio Management and Execution - Lead development of a 3 year product roadmap that optimizes Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation while addressing key solution gaps outlined in the Market plans through internal product development, partnering and/or acquisitions. - Coordinate development of future innovative products and technologies in line with strategic goals. Marketing Communication – Increase sales and the product line through innovative integrated Marketing, PR and advertising plans. Channel / Customer Business Development - Work with sales team to develop integrated business plans and sales strategies that are aligned with the annual and 3 year plans. - Lead the development of price targets and product positioning. Specific requirements for this position include: · Senior level product marketing fiber optic experience. · Process and measurement oriented · Business or Technical undergraduate degree · MBA is preferred Other They should have experience: 1) Analyzing the product line income statement, analyzing margin mix, analyzing channels to markets and customers, analyzing pricing, recommending and taking actions as needed to maximize margins and revenue. 2) Product Road mapping: Long-term product planning - where we take the products, which markets, pricing, etc. including the business case for new products and recommendations for product lifecycle. 3) Developing business case for new products or investment going into new markets 4) Marketing Communications 5) Control of all pricing including in-depth, sophisticated modeling, competitor analysis, and positioning. Contact: Celeste Christ Vice-President/Owner Amber Systems Group, LLC 104 S. Main St. Suite 513 Fond du Lac, WI 54935 920-322-9011 Phone 920-3229013 Fax celeste@ambersystemsgroup.com Account Manager, Optical Fibers Location: Open Reports To: Director Marketing and Sales Position Goals: Provide direct sales representation and technical assistance, as related to the Company’s Specialty Optical Fibers worldwide Major Duties and Responsibilities: Present and sell company products and services to current and potential customers through customer visits and direct customer interaction Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity, trade shows, advertisements, etc. Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts Maintain current knowledge of all products, including technology, pricing, and sales strategies, and able to quote, close, process and support a sale as part of the sales team Establish and maintain current customer and potential customer relationships Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-up Identify and resolve customer concerns Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals Communicate new product and market opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff Coordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to close sales Other duties as assigned Additional Responsibilities: Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events Follow-up for collection or payment Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of products and services Education and Required Skills: Four (4) year degree, preferably in Engineering At least Five (5) years direct experience in sales of fiber optics, optoelectronics or photonics Self motivator with the ability to plan, meet deadlines and work symbiotically with peers, customers and supervisors Compensation and Benefits: Competitive base salary plus commission/bonus Medical and dental Long term disability Life insurance 401K participation with company match Interested applicants may send their resume to: jpagano@fiberguide.com http://www.fiberguide.com Senior Process Engineer- ADC Corp. (7/08) LOCATION: Bennington, VT ABOUT THE COMPANY: ADC provides the network infrastructure equipment and professional services needed to deliver voice, video, Internet and data communications around the world. Wireline, wireless, cable, enterprise and broadcast network operators rely on ADC‚ADC's offerings to deliver bandwidth intensive, high-speed services to residential, business and mobile subscribers. ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT) has sales into more than 140 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide technical support to the manufacturing operation that enhances quality, improves delivery, and reduces costs through product/process improvement, operator training, equipment selection/installation, and product development. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure existing and new products can be manufactured on robust and cost-effective processes by optimizing process settings, tooling, and procedures. Monitor equipment, and work with vendors to reduce costs. Troubleshoot and resolve short term and long term manufacturing problems that impede quality or cost effectiveness. Develop and administer training on new and existing equipment and products for manufacturing personnel to ensure product/ process consistency. Identify, document, and effectively communicate all critical process parameters, tooling, and materials. Development and maintain documentation. Manage capital projects and provide technical support for the specification, design, purchase, installation, and commissioning of new equipment, retrofits, and tooling. Manage Product Development projects as assigned to ensure successful release of commercial products in terms of reliability, cost, and manufacturing. Work with vendors, Marketing, and Operating personnel, Product Management, Sales and/or Customers to meet product requirements. Develop, improve and implement production/processing methods and business processes that positively impact cost, quality and safety objectives. Initiate and develop Lean process improvements. Lead and participate in constructive discussions with management and operating personnel regarding quality/ process problems, cost reduction projects, and training issues. Provide reports as needed. Ability to influence cross-functionally. REQUIREMENTS: Four Year Degree in Engineering ME/MET, IE/IET ISO9001:2000 knowledge, ERP familiarity, MS Suite of products, TL9000 QMS Four-year engineering degree and 7+ years of related process engineering experience in a cable manufacturing environment. Specific experience in polymer extrusion and optical fiber cable is desired Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated teamwork, cooperation skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations- respond to questions. Ability to utilize logical and scientific thinking in a variety of circumstances. Focus on continuous quality improvement. Ability to understand and follow all safety guidelines. Flexibility to changing priorities, sensitivity to others feelings, viewpoints. Ability to take calculated risks. Travel up to 5% possible. REASONS TO WORK FOR ADC: We‚re Growing Competitive Compensation and Benefits Opportunities for Advancement Fast-Paced and High Energy Global Company Innovative Products and Technology We Give Back to the Community Committed to Customer, Quality, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity BENEFITS: INSURANCE: Health and Dental is effective the first day of employment PAID TIME OFF (PTO): 20 days for Full-Time, 10 days for Part-Time PAID HOLIDAYS: 8 days with floating holidays BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Two times your base annual earnings TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $5,250 per calendar year of eligible expenses 401K MATCH PLAN EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE PLAN HOW TO APPLY: Apply directly on-line at <http://www.adc.com/careers> ADC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Contractors For "On-Call Restoration" (6/08) I am in need of at the present time is an individual that can assist my clients as needed. He or she could be called at any time, and there is a 4 hr response time. We’ll pay a decent rate along with a Truck Roll Allowance for the drive. Some of these locations could be up to 200 miles away, but we try to find technicians as close to the location as possible. George L. Smith, Technical Recruiter Intellys Corporation 621 W. College Pkwy Grapevine, TX 76051 Office: 972-929-9000 ext. 513 Toll Free: 877-468-3559 Fax: 817-796-1208 <http://www.Intellys.com> Splicers Needed in Canada (6/08) Need 2 - 4 splicers immediately Job is in Calgary ( A Telus Job) Way paid out to the job. Air Fare home every 8 weeks Truck and tools supplied $35.00 per Hr + overtime $175 per day living allowance Contact Gord Smith, Phone: 416-678-7235 CERTIFIED NETWORK INSTALLERS, STRUCTURED CABLING (6/08) Looking for two individuals or two staff from a private firm for inside premise (ISP) install of CAT6 and Fiber Optic cables. The primary site is a large data center with adjacent offices, all currently under construction. Desire individuals with BICSI or FOA certifications, industry certifications or equivalent experience. Experience with testing CAT5/6 and Fiber desired. This will be a six-month assignment in a safe and friendly foreign country with living conditions equal to the US. All travel and relocation expenses paid. Housing in two-bedroom furnished townhouse close to work site. Cell phone, Internet, cable TV, utilities, medical insurance and vehicle provided. Salary in US dollars with a bonus at completion of project. Employer is a large multinational design and build firm. Desire US installation and NEC code experience. Please send contact information along with resume or qualifications to: Kevin Love, <mailto:admin@aasda.com>admin@aasda.com
Careers at Verizon: https://www22.verizon.com/about/careers/careers_index.html
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Your Name, CFOT - It pays to advertise! The FOA encourages CFOTs to use the logo on their business cards, letterhead, truck or van, etc. and provides logo files on this site for that purpose. But we are also asked about how to use the CFOT or CFOS certifications. Easy, you can refer to yourself as "Your Name, CFOT" or "Your Name, CFOS/T" for example. Feel free to use the logo and designations to promote your achievements and professionalism! |
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Remember To Renew Your Certification ! Remember to renew your FOA certification. All current CFOTs have a ID Card with their certification data and we keep a database of current CFOTs to answer inquiries regarding your qualifications if needed. You must be a current FOA member and CFOT to participate in our online database of installers, contractors, technicians and consultants. If you forgot to renew, use the online application form to renew NOW! |
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JDSU offers a free download of
their Testing Guide from the Lightwave website. This is one great book
which explains some basic fiber technology, but the real value is the
last half which deals with OTDR testing. Not only does it give the
usual info, but it covers important topics like measurement
uncertainties and anomolies like ghosts and gainers. 
Now In Spanish: FOA Textbook
& Text For FOA Advanced Certifications 
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