Re: [Adslmib] RFC3728 (1788) (RFC Errata System)

[Smadar Tauber <smadar_t at rad.com>]

 Hi Bob,

Thanks for your explanation.
I think that an errata report with this explanation can be good, considering the fact
that this RFC may not be changed in the future. It will also prevent same remark
from somebody else, in the future.

Regarding implementation report, is there a form or requirements for such report ?
I mean, what is exactly expected ? Which MIB objects do we use ?

I see that you are an expert in Avionics.
It is a very interesting field. I myself am an Avionics engineer and I worked in the past
in IAI (Israeli Aircraft Industry). I work now in a Communications company, but still
have good memories from my Avionics career. 

Thanks and Best Regards,
Smadar Tauber

-----Original Message-----
From: Ray, Robert E. (MSFC-NNM05AB50C) [mailto:robert.e.ray at nasa.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 19:07
To: adslmib at ietf.org
Cc: Smadar Tauber
Subject: RFC3728 (1788) (RFC Errata System)

Hi.

Smadar Tauber <smadar_t at rad.com> wrote:

>UNITS statement (dBm) does not match units appearing in DESCRIPTION 
>text (dB).
>
>I think 'dB' are the right units for the objects above, but one can 
>check that. Anyway, it is clear that there should not be the existing 
>mismatch.
>
>Same problem for more MIB objects in the RFC.

First, I'm glad someone is implementing RFC 3278!!!  An implementation report would be welcomed by this group.

Second, dBm is dB measured at the reference power of 1 milliwatt.  Thus, dBm would be the more correct term (versus dB).  I think some of us assume a reference power of 1 milliwatt, and therefore see the terms as interchangeable in this context.  Old habits, I suppose.  I apologize for the confusion.

Third, I doubt RFC 3278 will ever be changed.  The IESG can amend the "Errata report" with this explanation, perhaps, if everyone agrees.  Mike?  Menachem? Moti?  

Hope this helps!

Regards,
Bob Ray


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