Upcoming Events
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
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)
Past Events
February 16th 2022
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