Abstract: A system for measuring the transmission characteristic of an xDSL system that implements high-speed data communication over existing copper telephone wires connecting an office and a subscriber includes a polling device included in the outside line of an xDSL circuit, which is installed in an office, for polling a subscriber line. A noise level measuring circuit measures the existing level of cross-talk noise on the subscriber line. A decision circuit determines, based on the existing level of cross-talk noise measured, whether or not the subscriber line is usable.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a system for measuring the transmission characteristic of an xDSL system that implements high-speed data communication over existing copper wires connecting an office and a subscriber includes a pulling device included in the outside line of an xDSL circuit, which is installed in an office, for pulling a subscriber line. A noise level measuring circuit measures the level of cross-talk noise on the subscriber line. A decision circuit determines, based on the level of cross-talk noise measured, whether or not the subscriber line is usable.

Abstract: A DOHC engine comprises a cylinder block, and a chain which drivingly interconnects a crankshaft and two camshafts. A water pump mounting lug is integrally formed with the cylinder block, and located at the upper portion of a front wall of the cylinder block and below one of the two camshafts. The chain has a loose side defined by that portion thereof which runs between the crankshaft and the one of the camshafts. A movable chain guide bows the loose side of the chain inwardly to define a mounting site of a water pump.