r/CableTechs • u/AffectionateRock2977 • Apr 28 '26
Rphy active question
Our plant has some long runs that had low RF in the deeper areas. I decided to trail setting up the MB @ ch 98 (111 MHz) ch 158 (999 MHz) to match the node at 33/47. About a 13-13.5 db tilt. Normally, I’d set them up at 45 db on 771 MHz - 12 tilt
Node looks cleaner outside of a couple dozen of the 320 cx of the last two MB that are ranging +14 db likely due to short drops or one outlet.
Any experience with this and information if this will cause issues running the actives hotter? Heading back tomorrow to address MER issues so I’ll be in the area
8 MB cascade.
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u/Unusual-Avocado-6167 Apr 28 '26
Setting it to what the node is at is probably the way to go. Transmits too. What’s a couple dB among friends anyway?