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Jilong KL-300 fusion splicer video with 0.01dB loss

Now this is exciting - 0.01dB loss

I guess there's no longer a reason to waste your money on a more expensive unit when you can purchase a Jilong KL-300 with US support and a 2 year warranty for almost half the price of a Fujikura. If you really want to drop your splicer on a soft 1 1/2" padded mat from 30" then go with the Fujikura 60s. If you want to save over $8000.00 then buy a Jilong KL-300.

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Jilong KL-300

Many of our readers (6 of you) have been asking us for a new post on the Jilong KL-300.

We made a list of your questions.

Q: What is the splice time?
A: Jilong manufacturer says they get 9 sec splice time. We do our own testing in our tech dept and we get 10-13 secs on average.

Q: Why should I buy a it (KL-300) over a Fujikura 50s?
A: First off, the Fujikura 50s is discountinued now. How about the price? The price of the Jilong is $9,845.00 with a 2 year manufacturers warranty, when the F-50s is $12,445. The Jilong KL-300 splice memory is almost double what the F-50s is. Battery life of the kl-300 last for 60-150 splice cycles, while the F-50s only last for 60 splice cycles. If weight is of concern to you, the KL-300 is also a little lighter. The current offer is a 2 year warranty with the Jilong KL-300.

Q: How do I know it's worth the money?
A: SurplusEQ has been around since 2000 and is known for it's great deals and integrity. We are planning on being in business for many years to come and would not sell a product that is going to ruin our reputation as a company. Since we started selling KL-300 fusion splicers and we have only had 1 returned due to malfuction. Out of the amount of fusion splicers we sell, having one returned for that reason is expected.

Q: Which fusion splicer would your techs use in the field?
A: Again, we like the KL-300 best (not just because we offer it) because you don't have to swap out hardware to switch between power mode and battery mode. You just unplug and go. Being in the field, the KL-300 is small and lightweight so carrying it around while walking is easier. The built-in battery and fact that you can buy a larger size battery puts it at the top of our list.

US Conec unveils singlemode, thermoplastic MT ferrules

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US Conec Ltd. has announced the immediate availability of singlemode-capable thermoplastic MT ferrules.

According to the company, the extremely low hygroscopic properties of its glass filled, polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) MT ferrules offer an environmentally superior singlemode MT, which can be produced with large volume injection molding. The highly stable PPS material enables the preparation of fiber tip protrusion with both reduced polishing time and force, resulting in improved endface geometry control. Singlemode PPS MT ferrules are available in high volume, are compatible with MTP Brand MPO connector components, and are fully compliant with IEC 61754-7, says the company.

US Conec Ltd. manufactures singlemode and multimode MT style and contract multifiber ferrules, the MTP Brand MPO connector family, concours optical flexible circuits and fanouts, and contract precision molded parts for optical packaging. The company also sells OptiPop and IBC brands novel dry cloth connector cleaning products.

Qwest touts FTTX Internet milestone

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Qwest Communications International Inc. has announced that it can now offer its FTTX-based Internet services -- with connection speeds of up to 20 Mbits/sec – to more than 1 million potential customers in 18 markets.

List of 34 Certified FTTH Providers in the U.S.

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The Fiber-to-the-Home Council (FTTH Council)says that 34 telecom service providers have been approved for the council's network certification program in the effort's first two years. Council certification is intended to help consumers identify which providers are offering 100% fiber-optic connections for delivering next-generation video, Internet, and voice services.

The certification allows certified providers to affix a badge stating "This Home is Fiber Connected" at the subscriber site, and to use the image on the badge in promoting their services. Use of the image signifies that an installation meets the FTTH Council's standard for running fiber-optic cable all the way

Pannaway supplies FTTH network for Manti Tele Communications

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Pannaway Networks (search for Pannaway) says it has successfully implemented a new FTTH network for Manti Tele Communication Co. (MTCC) in Manti, UT. The network is built with Pannaway's Broadband Access Switches (BASs) for FTTH ports, Broadband Access Routers (BARs) for the transport layer, and Broadband Access Manager (BAM), Pannaway's broadband element management system (EMS).

The new FTTH network will replace the carrier's current copper access network. MTCC's new FTTH network provides greatly increased bandwidth for IPTV, Internet downloading, and streaming media as well as future

Suo Cable Net taps Alcatel-Lucent for Japanese GPON

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Suo Cable Net, a Japanese cable-TV operator, has selected Alcatel-Lucent to design, integrate, and deploy a GPON. The new network, which will enable Suo Cable Net to begin rolling out high-speed Internet and video services this month, will be the first commercial GPON deployment in Japan, the systems house says.

With more than 10 million FTTH subscribers, Japan is one of the most advanced countries in terms of high-speed broadband coverage. While most initial deployments used BPON technology, GE-PON has been the technology of choice

Sumitomo Electric Networks selects OCTEON for FTTH home gateways

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Cavium Networks says that Sumitomo Electric Networks Inc., which provides broadband access equipment for major carrier customers in Japan, will use the Cavium Networks OCTEON CN5020 processor in its gigabit-rate, next-generation FTTH home gateway.

"We benchmarked a number of solutions and the OCTEON CN5020 was clearly the best solution for us," said Tsuyoshi Kawano, president, Sumitomo Electric Networks Inc. "Our product has to meet or exceed the highly demanding price, power, and performance requirements needed for mass deployment of fiber to the home broadband networks. Cavium's dual core processor enabled us to fulfill these requirements along