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Let's Talk Cabling!
Chuck Bowser, RCDD, TECH
363 episodes
6 days ago
Send us a text We share how 65 volunteers rebuilt four Sojourner House facilities with secure networks, access control, and intercoms so staff and survivors feel safe. The result: reliable connectivity, better screening at the door, and a playbook any community can use to scale impact. • who TKW is and why TEksgiving exists • nomination and selection of Sojourner House • the mission and programs across four offices • pre‑upgrade pain points with keys and Wi‑Fi • full scope of cameras, interc...
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Send us a text We share how 65 volunteers rebuilt four Sojourner House facilities with secure networks, access control, and intercoms so staff and survivors feel safe. The result: reliable connectivity, better screening at the door, and a playbook any community can use to scale impact. • who TKW is and why TEksgiving exists • nomination and selection of Sojourner House • the mission and programs across four offices • pre‑upgrade pain points with keys and Wi‑Fi • full scope of cameras, interc...
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Business,
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Episodes (20/363)
Let's Talk Cabling!
How 65 Volunteers Rewired Four Buildings To Restore Safety And Dignity
Send us a text We share how 65 volunteers rebuilt four Sojourner House facilities with secure networks, access control, and intercoms so staff and survivors feel safe. The result: reliable connectivity, better screening at the door, and a playbook any community can use to scale impact. • who TKW is and why TEksgiving exists • nomination and selection of Sojourner House • the mission and programs across four offices • pre‑upgrade pain points with keys and Wi‑Fi • full scope of cameras, interc...
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6 days ago
42 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
Build Your Own BICSI Training Lab
Send us a text We dig into the true cost of training and why a BICSI Authorized Training Facility can lift quality, win bids, and cut rework. Teresa Johnson shares what it takes to build one, from vendor‑agnostic walls to T3 prep, plus the mistakes to avoid. • what a BICSI ATF is and why it matters • differences between suitcase training and building in‑house • Teresa’s path from field tech to trainer • union and non‑union training strengths • cost drivers and how to lower them with partners...
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2 weeks ago
43 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
Building The Backbone: Why OSP Skills Matter And How New Micro Certifications Fill The Gap
Send us a text We dig into why outside plant is surging, how micro certifications work, and what designers and installers need to know to stay current and safe. Bob Herdling shares decades of insight on codes, methods, and the real‑world choices that make or break a build. • OSP as the backbone of ICT • Why broadband funding and BEAD drive demand • Misconceptions about wireless versus fiber backbones • Safety, codes, and NESC as core constraints • Differences among aerial, underground, and d...
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3 weeks ago
38 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
AHL: Color Codes and Fiber
Send us a text We honor Phil Klingensmith and then dive into why standards make low-voltage work reliable, fast to service and future friendly. We unpack color codes, 568A vs 568B, fiber cleaning myths, splicer maintenance, MHz vs Mb, and encoding schemes with clear, practical advice. • roots of color codes in Bell system and why they still matter • 568A vs 568B framed by pins, pairs and channels • why pair splitting creates crosstalk and failures • USOC, tip and ring, and mnemonic aids • fi...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
Phil Klingensmith RCDD: The Mentor Who Built An Industry
Send us a text We honor our friend and industry icon, Phil Klingensmith RCDD, by replaying a defining interview that shows his humility, mastery, and deep commitment to teaching. From open wire lines to dense fiber, Phil’s wisdom ties legacy systems to the future of intelligent infrastructure. • why Phil’s work still shapes design, install, and certification • Navy-to-AT&T journey and outside plant beginnings • legacy gear awareness to prevent outages • BICSI training, standards, and bes...
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1 month ago
36 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
AHL: Certs, Conduit, And Cable Math For ICT Pros
Send us a text We map a clean path from residential low-voltage work to professional-grade practice, tackling certifications, conduit fill math, reel verification, and the often-misunderstood NVP. Along the way, we flag cybersecurity risks in smart homes and share standards that save time and money. • choosing first certs for residential AV and networking • CEDIA vs BICSI strengths and how to combine them • why fiber matters in large homes and crossovers • conduit fill realities, code vs sta...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
From RCDD To Career Roadmap: What Comes Next And How To Use It
Send us a text We turn the “morning after” anxiety into a clear roadmap for what to do once you pass a major credential like the RCDD. We map next certifications, role pathways, and ways to pay it forward so the credential becomes a lever, not a finish line. • adopting a continuous learning mindset • choosing field certs that complement design • mapping 2, 5, and 10 year career goals • selecting between RTPM and PMP for growth • exploring data center and OSP pathways • weighing estimating, P...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
AHL: Fiber Basics, Tools, And Field Wisdom
Send us a text We unpack fiber fundamentals, smarter Wi‑Fi design, and the practical gear that makes field work safer and faster. We also cover tester calibration, useful labeling, and how to hire and keep technicians who grow with the company. • fiber core and cladding roles and refractive index • starter toolkits and personal PPE for installers • right-sizing home and data center Wi‑Fi with heat maps • certifier calibration cycles and warranty requirements • velcro vs tie wraps and airflow...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
Entrance Facilities and the Cables That Feed Your Building
Send us a text We break down the entrance facility as the building’s lifeline, explain demarcation and ownership, and show how bonding, grounding, and the 50‑foot rule protect uptime. We compare underground, direct buried, aerial, tunnel, and wireless entrances with clear pros, cons, and field tips. • what the entrance facility includes and where it lives • demarcation point meaning, color coding, and ownership • sleeves, conduits, protection devices, and splice hardware • field tasks for ro...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
AHL: When Your Boss Wants Shortcuts, Choose Integrity And Documentation
Send us a text We return with industry updates and a stack of field questions, then dig into failed tests, fiber versus copper, PoE planning, hospital retrofit estimating, and the QA habits that prevent rework. The throughline is simple: document, communicate, and draw a hard line at safety and code. • Saving original test files and reading diagnostics • Verifying calibration and retesting comparable links • Choosing copper or fiber based on EMI, distance, and PoE • Proposing compliant alter...
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2 months ago
32 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
Don’t Lose A Contract Because You Parked Like A Jerk
Send us a text We lay out how professionalism turns solid technical skills into trust, repeat work, and career growth. From credentials and background checks to site conduct, communication, and mentoring, we map the daily choices that build a reputation you can bank on. • defining professionalism as trust, consistency, and mindset • keeping credentials current and planning CECs • avoiding license issues and social media pitfalls • showing up clean, organized, and punctual • respecting vehicl...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
How Terms And Conditions Protect Your Cabling Project
Send us a text We break down how terms and conditions protect budgets, timelines, and teams on low voltage projects and why the scope of work is not enough. Real clauses, field stories, and simple rules help you stop scope creep, avoid payment traps, and document your way to fewer disputes. • difference between scope and terms and conditions • essential assumptions like 150‑foot averages and clear interstitial space • continuity testing vs certification and reporting • pape...
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2 months ago
49 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
Reimagining BICSI Beyond 2025 with John Daniels
Send us a text We sit down with BICSI’s CEO to unpack why the fall conference is being rebuilt around immersive learning, real-time feedback, and six convergence-focused tracks. The goal is simple: stronger outcomes for installers, designers, and PMs who need practical tools for an AI-driven, wireless-first, data-hungry world. • Purpose and benefits of the BICSI Beyond redesign • From passive sessions to interactive, debate-led formats • Post-pandemic momentum and why change is urgent • Tale...
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2 months ago
35 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
Five Myths About BICSI Conferences - Debunked!
Send us a text We bust five myths about BICSI conferences with concrete tactics for first-timers, field techs, and designers. From committee work to exhibit hall strategy, we show how to translate networking and standards into real jobsite wins and long-term career growth. • conferences not just for designers, clear entry points for technicians • why first-timers session and BICSI Village matter • how to sit in on committees and add field insight • planning your agenda with the app for ROI •...
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2 months ago
33 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
Building Better Techs: Why Training Changes Everything
Send us a text We make the case for training as the fastest way to fix the low voltage talent gap and the surest path to mastery for working techs, leads, and managers. Practical tactics, field stories, and metrics show how to teach adults, keep attention, and prove ROI without a big budget. • why training creates mastery, credibility, and purpose • the trainer trifecta and adult learning principles • Saturday 66‑block story and honoring admitted gaps • industry shortfall and building a yout...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
From Low Voltage to Limited Energy: What the 2026 NEC Really Changes
Send us a text We break down NEC 2026 with a focus on clarity, consistency, and how the reorganization impacts limited energy systems from design to inspection. Chapter 8 loses independence, new Articles 720–723, 742, and 750 reshape daily practice, and Class 4 power takes a step forward. • purpose of the NEC as safety and minimum construction quality • how the code is structured and why legal language confuses • role and variety of AHJs and why interpretation matters • end of Chapter 8 inde...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
When the Field Outruns the Standard: Extended Ethernet, Real Risks, and Practical Wins
Send us a text We explore how field innovation keeps outrunning the standards, why extended copper links beyond 100 meters are gaining momentum, and what TIA’s new TSB could mean for testing, warranties, and contracts. We share practical steps for techs, PMs, and designers to push the edge without getting burned. • standards lag and field innovation tension • permanent link versus channel clarified • certification vs qualification and warranty conflict • extended-distance s...
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3 months ago
33 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
I'm Back! - Common Questions about Getting into Low Voltage (AHL 10 1)
Send us a text We pick up the live stream after a rough month and dive straight into the most asked questions on getting into limited energy: tools, licenses, certifications, first-day tactics, site safety, career ladders, and the real work behind the title. Along the way, we flag code changes for 2026, unravel myths about sprinklers, and share practical tips to stand out from day one. • limited energy rebrand, PBB acronym, upcoming episodes on 2026 code and extended Ethernet • what counts a...
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3 months ago
51 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
Copper Certification, Demystified with Softing
Send us a text Tonight we bring back an fan favorite as I travel this week... We unpack how to test copper the right way—permanent link, channel, and especially MPTL—and why choosing the correct limit and adapters is the difference between clean passes and costly callbacks. We also make the business case for certification, show how labeling workflows save hours, and explain how to fix wrong category tests without rolling a truck. • standards‑aligned testing for permanent link and channel • M...
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3 months ago
40 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
Building Relationships That Save Your Projects
Send us a text We are back from a short hiatus, between NECA2025 and a trainng week in Ohio I literally ran out of time. Inside sales representatives are the unsung heroes of the ICT industry who often save contractors from costly mistakes and provide valuable information that improves bid efficiency. Jalen Barnes, who started his career in 2015 and worked his way up to owning his own distribution company, shares insights into how these vital relationships function. • Inside sales reps jug...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

Let's Talk Cabling!
Send us a text We share how 65 volunteers rebuilt four Sojourner House facilities with secure networks, access control, and intercoms so staff and survivors feel safe. The result: reliable connectivity, better screening at the door, and a playbook any community can use to scale impact. • who TKW is and why TEksgiving exists • nomination and selection of Sojourner House • the mission and programs across four offices • pre‑upgrade pain points with keys and Wi‑Fi • full scope of cameras, interc...