76.605(a)(10)(i)(ii)
Fact
(10) The terminal isolation provided to each subscriber terminal:
(i) Shall not be less than 18 decibels. In lieu of periodic testing, the cable operator may use specifications provided by the manufacturer for the terminal isolation equipment to meet this standard; and
(ii) Shall be sufficient to prevent reflections caused by open-circuited or short-circuited subscriber terminals from producing visible picture impairments at any other subscriber terminal.
Myths
Miconceptions go here
More Facts and a link to the truth.76.601(c)(1).
possibly more myths
more facts ( if needed )
perhaps another myth
and more facts
76.601(c)with links
Measurements
There are several types of meters on the market today to make these types of
measurements. 76.609(a)provides some suggestions on how to perform
other tests and 76.601(a)(1)provides test point and data collection information.