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Welcome to "Let's Talk Cabling" – the award-winning podcast that's your ultimate gateway to the dynamic world of information and communications technology (ICT). If you're aged 18 to 40 and thrive in the ICT industry or simply curious about it, this podcast is your must-listen destination!
🏆 Award-Winning Excellence: "Let's Talk Cabling" is proud to have earned recognition for its outstanding content and invaluable insights in the ICT field. Our commitment to educating and empowering individuals like you has garnered us a prestigious industry award, a testament to the quality of information you'll find here.
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Send us Fan Mail We break down seven common field mistakes that quietly ruin structured cabling performance even when the work looks clean. We also share the mindset habits that separate average installs from work that passes certification, earns trust, and holds up years later. • untwisting pairs too far at termination and losing noise resistance • setting the punch tool wrong and risking bad IDC terminations • ignoring bend radius rules and creating internal crosstalk ...
Send us Fan Mail We replay a practical guide to firestop selection and explain why the right choice starts with the barrier, the penetration, and the tested UL system. We break down mechanical and non-mechanical firestop systems so you can seal penetrations correctly, support future cable adds, and avoid costly code violations. • four selection factors: assembly type, barrier construction, penetrants, sealing method to restore rating • mechanical firestop systems for vibration and...
Send us Fan Mail We record from BICSI CALA, Costa Rica to clear up a stubborn myth about the National Electrical Code and explain how it becomes enforceable outside the United States. Fernando Escelente frm the NFPA clears up some confusion. We also dig into how NFPA supports adoption across Latin America through translation, access, training, and certification as new technology and new NEC editions arrive. • NEC as a reference code vs a legally adopted code • How Latin American countries ad...
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with the Goldilock team to challenge the default “add more software” mindset and focus on a blunt truth: if a network is not connected, it cannot be hacked from the outside. We dig into how Layer 1 physical disconnection works with existing security tools, what it means for installers and PMs, and why protecting backups and controlling third-party access can change your blast radius overnight. • Physical network disconnection as Layer 1 defense • Why s...
Send us Fan Mail We explore how women build careers across ICT—from field installation and union apprenticeship to BIM-driven design and executive leadership—and why mentorship and culture make or break growth. The conversation closes with practical steps for newcomers and companies to open doors. • why Women in Construction Week matters to ICT • three career paths across field, design, and leadership • first-day lessons and confidence under pressure • BIM and Revit as force multipliers for ...
Send us Fan Mail We dig into the cable combing debate with Henry Frank, separating myth from practice and explaining how modern Cat 6A design and standards testing changed the rules. Along the way, we talk PoE heating, short channels, culture clashes, and why neat work still wins trust. • what cable combing actually is and why it matters • where old randomization advice came from • alien crosstalk explained clearly for installers • manufacturer six-around-one worst-case testing • PoE heat, L...
Send us Fan Mail We break down why acronyms help experts move fast and why they lock out newcomers. We map old and new ICT terms, show how meanings shift across trades, and share a free handbook and simple rules to write clear, usable documents. • barriers created by acronym-heavy talk • MDF and IDF history and current TR and ER terms • bonding and grounding updates including TMGB to PBB and TBB IBC to BBC • multiple-meaning acronyms like AP, CO, DAS, RFI, FTP • documentation best practice: ...
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with outgoing TR-42 chair Henry Frank to unpack how standards are made, why contracts turn “voluntary” rules into must-do requirements, and what’s changing in cabling for extended reach, fiber polarity, and the 568 family. Clear takeaways for installers, designers, and owners on navigating codes, specs, and practical testing. • codes vs standards vs specifications and how contracts make standards enforceable • keeping references current and using “most current in...
Send us Fan Mail We pull back the curtain on consulting engineering in ICT, from how designs are born to how they survive construction. Paul shares career paths, tools like Revit, and why proactive thinking beats fire drills every time. • defining consulting engineering deliverables and value • mapping information flow between owner, architect, and engineer • career paths from field tech or college into design • proactive planning for phasing, pathways, and capacity • using brand standards a...
Send us Fan Mail We talk with Doug, a two‑time Cable Skills Challenge champion, about how disciplined practice, mental prep, and a service mindset led to back‑to‑back wins. He shares the drills, the mistakes, the fiber testing nerves, and why process beats polish when the clock is running. • recreating event stations with racks, 110 blocks, conduit, and 25‑pair • judge feedback turned into checklists and step maps • OLTS and OTDR anxiety, tool familiarity, and Softing impressions...
Send us Fan Mail We take a frank look at AI’s impact on low voltage and networking, from estimators and PMs to installers and engineers. Expect honest talk on what jobs change first, which skills pay off, and how to use AI without losing your edge. • near-term risk for estimators, PMs, customer support via AI efficiency • installers safer today yet exposed as robotics advances • standards, grounding, firestop, and transmission basics as career moat • predictive troubleshooting reducing break...
Send us Fan Mail A candid walk inside the Cabling Innovators Awards reveals what really moves infrastructure forward: proof in the field, standards that prevent failures, and people who quietly solve hard problems. We honor fiber’s rise, copper’s purpose, fault managed power in use, and the character that keeps networks running. • Backstage moments and unfiltered voices • Fault managed power moving from theory to deployment • Fiber’s growth with copper’s ongoing role • Powering devices over ...
Send us Fan Mail We weigh the real trade-offs between apprenticeship and direct hire for limited energy careers, from pay ladders and benefits to training quality, certifications, and safety. Stories from BICSI, a content mishap, and a few shout-outs frame a focused guide on starting smart and growing fast. • union vs non-union structure and flexibility • predictable pay steps and benefits compared with variable raises • mentorship quality and how to learn fast on a crew • certifications tha...
Send us Fan Mail We take a break this week and recover from BICSI and a cold. Today we explore how BICSI’s PM 102 and the RTPM credential give ICT project managers practical tools they can use right away. From project charters and stakeholder risk to network diagrams and earned value, we focus on what speeds delivery and keeps budgets on track. • PM 101 vs PM 102 and who each serves • Project charter, stakeholder mapping, and risk planning • Network diagrams and finding the true critic...
Send us Fan Mail We reveal AEM’s FibBlu, a compact, app-driven fiber certification kit designed to cut cost, extend battery life, and speed reporting while keeping accuracy on par with lab-grade tools. From GPS-tagged results to OCR label capture and open cloud storage, we show how moving certification to the phone reshapes field work. • sub‑$10k fiber certification focus and market gap • app‑driven control via Bluetooth with no onboard screen • dual‑ended, bidirectional, and loopback loss t...
Send us Fan Mail We unpack which certifications actually change pay, trust, and opportunity, and we cut through hype around vendor badges, resume padding, and guaranteed outcomes. Along the way we map real paths from field to office, share RCDD study strategy, and highlight future-focused certs worth the effort. • tech hiccups, conference updates, community shout‑outs • acronym challenge: PBB defined as primary bonding busbar • why certifications matter when paired with standards • RCDD valu...
Send us Fan Mail We share a straight path to earning the RCDD, from eligibility and study plans to test-day tactics and career impact. The goal is simple: use standards, discipline, and community to turn design knowledge into better roles and higher pay. • why the RCDD is the design gold standard • where the credential unlocks bids and global work • how codes, standards, and best practices stack • who should pursue it across roles and titles • eligibility routes and resume focus on design • ...
Send us Fan Mail We share a practical playbook for breaking into low voltage with no experience, from finding real openings and calling companies, to standing out in interviews, succeeding in the first 90 days, and moving from helper to technician. Along the way, we talk BICSI, certifications, safety, and the mindset that wins. • mapping your drive radius and calling contractors directly • using LinkedIn, distributors and unions to find hidden jobs • choosing smart search keywords for entry-...
Send us Fan Mail 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, inte...
Send us Fan Mail 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 partne...
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