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jaugustine@verizon.net: Jan 17 10:21AM -0500 <SNIP>     >> Verizon is still working on the problem. I was told by a tech support >> person that they are working on the cable (not outside my house).   >Last mile. between your DEMARC and their SLIC where up to 16 lines are multiplexed to a single pair o the C. O. More lines, if it s Fiber Optic to the C.O, They work from the SLIc towards your house, looking for problems.   FINAL UPDATE:   On Wednesday, 2 Verizon service men showed up. They did some testing at the pole first, and concluded the problem is in the house.   Note: The previous owner of this house had two phone lines coming in from the pole, and several lines inside the house.   The service men rewired the main jack, and removed the MOVs surge protectors (I installed years ago). They ran more ringing tests and since then, the telephone ALWAYS rings when someone calls.   I tested the MOV surge protectors and they "clamp" at 250 volts. Even though they seem to be OK, I am going to order new ones.   FYI: Ringing voltage is about 90VAC (20HZ) unloaded (no devices on line). This is RMS voltage with a PEAK voltage around 127VAC.   Thanks again to everyone, John

"pfjw@aol.com" <peterwieck33@gmail.com>: Jan 16 08:40AM -0800 The issue is getting them out of their present locations. The used-equipment guys do not want to take on the liability of swinging a 30,000 + pound piece of equipment out of a third-floor via a hole-in-the-wall.   The displays are all high-res 1040p screens with some additional software-based enhancements. These units were in daily use until about mid-November.   At this point, we are speaking to several non-profits, and even a couple of embassies for smaller (and poorer) countries.   Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA

Michael Terrell <terrell.michael.a@gmail.com>: Jan 16 09:39AM -0800 > The issue is getting them out of their present locations. The used-equipment guys do not want to take on the liability of swinging a 30,000 + pound piece of equipment out of a third-floor via a hole-in-the-wall.   > The displays are all high-res 1040p screens with some additional software-based enhancements. These units were in daily use until about mid-November.   > At this point, we are speaking to several non-profits, and even a couple of embassies for smaller (and poorer) countries.   Good luck finding a new home for them. At one time I had to do certified destruction on a tractor trailer load of medical equipment. It arrived with a 1/4" hole drilled through the main circuit board of every unit. The amount of waste was disgusting. All we recovered were motors, displays and small parts. The circuit boards were required to be shipped to a gold processor to be burnt for recovery. I could see this, if the equipment had been recalled as defective, but 95% of it was less than two years old.

John-Del <ohger1s@gmail.com>: Jan 17 04:30AM -0800 On Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 11:40:47 AM UTC-5, pf...@aol.com wrote: \ > At this point, we are speaking to several non-profits, and even a couple of embassies for smaller (and poorer) countries.   > Peter Wieck > Melrose Park, PA       That would be great if it could be repurposed in that way.

Arlen Holder <arlen.george.holder@is.invalid>: Jan 16 09:52PM *Is there software for testing an intermittent Arris SB6141 cable modem?* (Costco item #774054)   As per suggestions by Jeff Liebermann, long ago I bought these college kids in circa 2015 the $75 Costco Item Number #774054 Arris SB6141 modem, which they've used in a series of college apartment situations until now.   Lately, their Comcast service has been flaky which the Comcast service personnel determined today is not due to the Comcast service, but, that the "signal is not getting out of the modem", intermittently. o Freeware to test Costco docsys 3.0 cable modem from Windows 10 laptop that has no Ethernet port <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.comp.freeware/105H7OgFl-I>   The question for purposefully helpful adults on s.e.r is whether you know of a good software test of a cable modem that appears to be intermittent. -- Usenet is a public potluck where purposefully helpful adults help others.

Fox's Mercantile <jdangus@att.net>: Jan 16 05:37PM -0600 On 1/16/20 3:52 PM, Arlen Holder wrote: > *Is there software for testing an intermittent Arris SB6141 cable modem?* > (Costco item #774054)   Crawl back under your rock and go fuck yourself.     -- "I am a river to my people." Jeff-1.0 WA6FWi http:foxsmercantile.com

Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com>: Jan 16 03:48PM -0800 On Thu, 16 Jan 2020 21:52:16 -0000 (UTC), Arlen Holder   >*Is there software for testing an intermittent Arris SB6141 cable modem?* >(Costco item #774054)   Yes. Point your web browser to 192.168.100.1. The "Signal" page displays the signal levels, error rate, etc. <https://arris.secure.force.com/consumers/articles/General_FAQs/SB6141-GUI-Access/?l=en_US&fs=RelatedArticle> Guidelines for acceptable performance vary. I use: <http://www.dslreports.com/faq/16085>   >As per suggestions by Jeff Liebermann,   Sorry, my warranty expired long ago.   ><https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.comp.freeware/105H7OgFl-I>   >The question for purposefully helpful adults on s.e.r is whether you know >of a good software test of a cable modem that appears to be intermittent.   Comcast no longer supports the SB6141 (16x4). The fashionable modem for DOCSIS 3.0 is the SB6190 (32x8). For DOCSIS 3.0, the SB8200 (32x8). Both provide far more channels and bandwidth in both directions. I've been replacing the SB6141 modems with these later modems because the increase in the number of downstream channels or the upgrade to DOCSIS 3.1 seem to cause some older modems to act weird. I haven't bothered to investigate and just replace the modem when someone complains. I also have to replace some wireless routers, such as my former favorite Linksys EA2700, which will not work reliably at speeds over about 100Mbits/sec. <https://www.xfinity.com/support/devices/>   If you want to waste your time with the SB6141, I have a few in my palatial office that you can have for a nominal charge.   Also, I had some difficulties long ago with an SB6141 that turned to the be a defective (probably overheated) power supply. You might try a different 12V PS and see if that helps.     -- Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com>: Jan 16 03:56PM -0800 On Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:48:58 -0800, Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> wrote:   >Comcast no longer supports the SB6141 (16x4). The fashionable modem >for DOCSIS 3.0 is the SB6190 (32x8). For DOCSIS 3.0, the SB8200 >(32x8).   For DOCSIS 3.0, SB6190 (refurbished): <https://www.newegg.com/arris-sb6190-cable-modem/p/N82E16825694017> $60 plus tax and shipping. -- Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

"pfjw@aol.com" <peterwieck33@gmail.com>: Jan 17 03:55AM -0800 The Troll is back. Please do not feed the troll.

gregz <zekor@comcast.net>: Jan 17 08:00AM > Does anyone know of such a DMM? Please include make and model > number.   > Thank You in advance, John   I was thinking my Tripplet/B&K might have a relay function. It's a bench multimeter. Would have to investigate.   Greg

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