Upcoming Events
2025 EVENTS COMING SOON!!!!
Upcoming Events
2025 EVENTS COMING SOON!!!!
Past Events
2024
February 16th, 2024
SCTE CENTRAL FLORIDA Q1 BOARD MEETING
4145 S Falkenburg Rd, Riverview Fl 33578
&
WebEx
12:00pm-1:00pm
2024 Elections
We are excited to announce that the 2024 Board Election process will begin on 12/15/2023. The voting ballot will be sent directly to you via email tomorrow morning. The voting period will begin on 12/15 through end of day 12/18. Please ensure to submit your vote prior to the closure date.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions at [email protected].
Thank you all for the continue support of the SCTE and the Central Florida Chapter!
March 27th, 2024
Understanding OFDM/OFDMA Basics
10:00am - 12:00pm
Cisco Webex
The presentation will cover the topics as listed below.
OFDM/OFDMA & DOCSIS 3.1 Basics:
- DOCSIS 3.1 review, how is OFDM different from SC QAM?
- The building blocks for testing OFDM
- Using Profile analysis to track network issues.
- Deploying OFDMA in the Return Spectrum using exclusion zones
- Tips and tricks for novices as well as expert OFDM experts to take you to the next level.
Presenter:
Juan Castro & Dave Dolnick with Viavi Solutions.
Register here:
Training Application Form (jotform.com)
April 26, 2024
Hand on Training!!
Join the SCTE Central Florida Chapter members and view the fiber training trailer presented by Clearfield
The Training event and Trailer will be available at two office locations in the Central Florida area.
9:00am - 10:00am
1655 State Road 472
Deland Fl 32724
11:30am - 12:30pm
3767 All American Blvd
Orlando Fl
SPONSORED BY CLEARFIELD
Member Appreciation Event!!
Join the SCTE Central Florida Chapter and The WiCT network for bowling fun & networking at our joint Member Mixer and Appreciation event.
This is an opportunity to connect with our Board Members, network with local members of The SCTE Central Florida Chapters and the WICT Network & learn more about our Chapters!
SPONSORED BY CLEARFIELD
Friday, April 26
Pin Chasers Veterans
5555 W. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
Date and time: Fri, Apr 26, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FREE: The WICT Network Florida and SCTE Central Florida Members & New Members
$50: Non-Members (Family and friends are welcome)
Includes: Bowling, heavy appetizers, and 1 drink ticket.
REGISTER HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eqc9hqm?source_id=e01fa938-45cc-4c74-901a-125f500dd318&source_type=em&c=bWVhxMtXEujaw1Jz9dag4WPy7Ezx77hiSC_v4JFmpa48DwY4bgvUzg==
May 10th, 2024
SCTE CENTRAL FLORIDA Q2 BOARD MEETING
Webex
1:00pm - 2:00pm
May 29th, 2024
Basic Fiber and PON Architecture and Technology
10:00am - 11:30pm
Cisco Webex
The presentation will cover the topics as listed below.
• Fiber Basics
• Link Budgets and Fiber Network Components
•What is a Passive Optical Network (PON)
•How to deploy a PON (Physical Plant/Layer 1)
• SFU versus MDU
• PON Type
Presenter:
Tom Warren with Clearfield
Register here:
Training Application Form (jotform.com)
July 24th, 2024
RF and Optical Troubleshooting
9:00am - 11:00am
Cisco Webex
The presentation will cover the topics as listed below.
OTDR capabilities and troubleshooting
Low/Mid/High Split
Troubleshooting RF Upstream.
Presenter:
Tim Palmer with Viavi Solutions
Register here:
Training Application Form (jotform.com)
August 9th, 2024
SCTE CENTRAL FLORIDA Q3 BOARD MEETING
Webex
1:00pm - 2:00pm
November 8th, 2024
SCTE CENTRAL FLORIDA Q4 BOARD MEETING
Webex
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Call For Nominations!
It's that time of year again when the Central Florida Chapter holds its annual election for the Board of Directors. Being part of the SCTE CFL board of directors is a rewarding experience for all who participate.
To get involved in the Central Florida Chapter, in a word document, send your biography back to me for placement in the election ballot. You will want to tell all the SCTE members in CFL about yourself and how you can to contribute to the career advancement of hundreds of industry technicians and engineers.
Please send your biography via email to the nomination committee at [email protected], before November 3rd, 2023, to be considered for the 2024 board of directors. Elections will take place in December.
December 9th - 10th, 2024
Cable-Tec Games, Vendor Day, and Golf Tournament!!
The SCTE Central Florida Chapter is thrilled to announce our 2024 Cable-Tec Games, Vendor Day, and Golf Tournament!
Taking place on Monday, December 9 – Tuesday, December 10, at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.
2023 was AMAZING and we are so THRILLED for an even better 2024 (if that’s even possible)!!!
Our sponsorship package and registration link will be released over the next few weeks.
Please Save the Date! In the interim, please reach out with any questions/feedback! We look forward to seeing you soon!
2025 Elections
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Board Election process will begin on 12/15/2023. The voting ballot will be sent directly to you via email. The voting period will begin on 12/15 through end of day 12/18. Please ensure to submit your vote prior to the closure date.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions at [email protected].
Thank you all for the continue support of the SCTE and the Central Florida Chapter!
2023
February 16th 2023
SCTE CENTRAL FLORIDA Q1 BOARD MEETING
WebEx
2:00pm-3:00pm
March 15th 2023
Path 10G
Discuss initiatives used to advance the Path to 10G, including Mid-Split, High-Split, Distributed Access Architecture, and Full Duplex DOCSIS.
Presented by: Eric Moore, Principal Engineer, Comcast
9:30 a.m. EST
Registration (gotowebinar.com)
May 5th, 2023
Central Florida Chapter Q2 Board Meeting
12pm-2pm
Online Via Web Ex
May 9th 2023
Cable 101: Tap to Home
8:00am - 10:00am
&
11:00am-1:00pm
720 Magnolia Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935
Cable 101: Tap to the Premises is a 90-minute instructor-led and online training that focuses on the following fundamentals:
Coaxial Cable Components and Characteristics
- Cable Preparation Basics
- Proper Tools
- Passive Components and Characteristics
Presenter:
Charles Dillard is a Training Manager for Amphenol Broadband Solutions. He has over 25 years of experience in the cable industry. Prior to joining Amphenol Broadband Solutions, he was a Training Supervisor and Curriculum Manager for Charter Communications where he helped develop training content for field operations employees.
Register here:
form.jotform.com/230955931532155
May 10th, 2023
Cable 101: Tap to Home
8:00am - 10:00am
&
11:00am-1:00pm
3613 Grissom Ln Kissimmee, FL 34741
United States
Cable 101: Tap to the Premises is a 90-minute instructor-led and online training that focuses on the following fundamentals:
Coaxial Cable Components and Characteristics
- Cable Preparation Basics
- Proper Tools
- Passive Components and Characteristics
Presenter:
Charles Dillard is a Training Manager for Amphenol Broadband Solutions. He has over 25 years of experience in the cable industry. Prior to joining Amphenol Broadband Solutions, he was a Training Supervisor and Curriculum Manager for Charter Communications where he helped develop training content for field operations employees.
Register here:
form.jotform.com/230955931532155
May 16th, 2023
Member Appreciation Event!!
FREE:SCTE Central Florida Members & The WICT Network Florida Members
$20: Non-Members
Includes: 1 drink, appetizers, entry into raffle drawing for a door prize.
Bring a guest: Each member who brings a guest will receive one additional entry into the raffle drawing.
Tuesday, May 16
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Courtside Grille
110 Fountain Pkway N
St. Petersburg, FL, 33716
Join SCTE Central Florida Chapter and WICT Network Florida for some happy hour fun & networking at our joint Member appreciation event.
This is an opportunity to connect with our Board Members, network with local members of The SCTE Central Florida Chapter & The WICT Network Florida.
REGISTER HERE:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/m?oeidk=a07ejsd7f3t8bb25922&oseq=&c=&ch=
June 6th, 2023
Preparing the plant for High Split/Extended Spectrum/DAA
9:00am - 11:00am
4145 S Falkenburg Rd Riverview, FL 33578
Preparing the plant for High Split/Extended Spectrum/DAA
- Why the Push to New Technologies
- Comparing the FTTx Technologies
- Troubleshooting Techniques
- Prepping the HFC Plant for High Splits
- Verifying Performance and Customer Experience (QoE)
- Validating the extended frequency range
PON testing basics.
What testing should be done and when
Using the Fiber tools
Presenter:
Donovan Holmes, Field Application Engineer for VeEX
Register here:
Training Application Form (jotform.com)
June 20th, 2023
Member Appreciation Event!!
FREE: SCTE Central Florida Members & The WICT Network Florida Members
$20: Non-Members
Includes: 1 drink, appetizers, entry into raffle drawing for a door prize.
Bring a guest: Each member who brings a guest will receive one additional entry into the raffle drawing.
Tuesday, June 20th
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
BOOTLEGGERS BREWING CO.
10256 Causeway Blvd
Tampa, FL 33619
Join SCTE Central Florida Chapter and WICT Network Florida for some happy hour fun & networking at our joint Member appreciation event.
This is an opportunity to connect with our Board Members, network with local members of The SCTE Central Florida Chapter & The WICT Network Florida.
REGISTER HERE:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eju23z9w69457b1b&llr=krkidowab
July 26th, 2023
Troubleshooting Ingress Techniques
10:00am - 12:00pm
700 Carillon Parkway, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
Troubleshooting Ingress Techniques utilizing:
Spectrum Analyzer
TDR
Pressure Tester
Presenters:
Tim Palmer & Tim Miller with Viavi Solutions.
Register here:
Training Application Form (jotform.com)
August 22nd, 2023
Member Appreciation Event!!
FREE: SCTE Central Florida Members & The WICT Network Florida Members
$20: Non-Members
Includes: 1 drink, appetizers, entry into raffle drawing for a door prize.
Bring a guest: Each member who brings a guest will receive one additional entry into the raffle drawing.
Tuesday, August 22nd
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sanford Brewing Company
160 Independence Ln
Maitland, FL 32751
Join SCTE Central Florida Chapter and WICT Network Florida for some happy hour fun & networking at our joint Member appreciation event.
This is an opportunity to connect with our Board Members, network with local members of The SCTE Central Florida Chapter & The WICT Network Florida.
REGISTER HERE:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eju23z9w69457b1b&llr=krkidowab
August 25th, 2023
Central Florida Q3 Chapter Board Meeting
3pm-4pm
Online Via Web Ex
October 25th, 2023
Fiber (PON) Architecture and Technology
10:00am - 11:30pm
4145 S Falkenburg Rd, Riverview Fl 33578
The presentation will cover the topics as listed below.
• Fiber Basics
• Link Budgets and Fiber Network Components
•What is a Passive Optical Network (PON)
•How to deploy a PON (Physical Plant/Layer 1)
• SFU versus MDU
• PON Type
Presenter:
Tom Warren with Clearfield
Register here:
Training Application Form (jotform.com)
November 1st - 2nd, 2023
Central Florida Q4 Chapter Board Meeting
10am-11am
Orlando World Marriott 8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
November 1st - 2nd, 2023
Cable-Tec Games, Vendor Day, and Golf Tournament!!
The SCTE Central Florida Chapter is thrilled to announce our registration is LIVE for Cable-Tec Games, Vendor Day, and Golf Tournament!
Taking place November 1-2, 2023 @ the Orlando World Marriott Center in Orlando, FL!
We hope you will join us for this exciting opportunity to network with your peers, cable and telecommunications leadership, SCTE Central Florida Board Members, The WICT Network Florida Board Members, vendor partners, and more! You will also have the opportunity to engage in growth through training, participate in the Cable-Tec Games, and learn from our vendor partners about their products and services during the Vendor Day
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, November 1
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm: Vendor Training - Topic TBA
- 3:00pm: Cable-Tec Games
- 8:00am - 11:30am: Vendor Day
- 1:00pm: Golf Tournament in partnership with The WICT Network Florida
Vendors interested in attending this event - Please register for the Vendor Day & Golf Tournament here.
Members interested in attending this event register for the event here.
HOTEL BLOCK Orlando World Center Marriott: The WICT Network Florida Golf Event - Learn about the event and search for hotels (passkey.com)
- Hotel room is $239+ + /night
- The resort fee i s $42/night
- Self-parking for overnight guests only is discounted 50% to $14.50/night
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista
13351 State Road 535 Orlando, FL 32821
Pet-Friendly Resorts In Orlando, Florida | Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista (ihg.com)
Caribe Royale
8101 World Center Drive Orlando, FL 32821
Caribe Royale Resort | Resort in Orlando Florida | Official Site
Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village
8623 Vineland Avenue Orlando, FL 32821
Hotel near Orlando, FL | Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista (marriott.com)
November
Call For Nominations!
It's that time of year again when the Central Florida Chapter holds its annual election for the Board of Directors. Being part of the SCTE CFL board of directors is a rewarding experience for all who participate.
To get involved in the Central Florida Chapter, in a word document, send your biography back to me for placement in the election ballot. You will want to tell all the SCTE members in CFL about yourself and how you can to contribute to the career advancement of hundreds of industry technicians and engineers.
Please send your biography via email to the nomination committee at [email protected], before November 3rd, 2023, to be considered for the 2024 board of directors. Elections will take place in December.
December
December 5th, 2023
Holiday Toy Drive & Member Appreciation Event!!
To celebrate the holiday spirit, we are hosting a STEAM Toy Drive for Metropolitan Ministries.
Please bring a toy with a minimum value of $20 as admission to the event. Bring your own or shop our Amazon Wish List. If you'd like to bring cash instead, all proceeds go to supporting our STEAM Toy Drive.
Shop our Amazon Wish List here.
Our goal is to provide STEAM and educational toys. All toys welcome!
Join The SCTE Central Florida and The WICT Network Florida Chapters for happy hour fun & networking at our final Member Mixer of 2023.
This is an opportunity to connect with our Board Members, network with local members of The SCTE Central Florida and The WICT Network Florida Chapters & learn more about our Chapters!
REGISTER HERE:
Holiday Member Mixer - St. Pete - Tuesday, December 5, 2023 (constantcontact.com)
When:
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 5:30 PM EST
Where:
Courtside Grille
110 Fountain Pkwy N
St. Petersburg, FL 33716