Re: Signal tracer / cable toner recommendations?

[Marc_F_Hult <MFHult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:57:52 -0500, Lewis Gardner
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>Marc_F_Hult wrote:
>> My two-part signal tracer / cable toner apparently grew legs. Leastwise
I
>> need a new one.
>>
>> Any recommendations based on experiences (I can google too)? I would
like
>> it to be general-purpose including AC, low-voltage and signal wiring and
so
>> a flexible jack plug set/system would be desirable if actually useful in
>> practice.
>
>Microtest (now Fluke) Microscanner Pro and a Progressive (now Tempo)
>200FP are the best I have found. Able to accurately tone a 1 mile 25
>pair telephone cable and over 300' cat5e.
>
>The true TDR, wiremap, PC/Hub ID, 10/100 link readout, hub/switch port
>flash and optional ID kit make the Microscanner worth the additional $$$.

Thanks Lewis.  I found a used-but-warranted 200FP on ebay for $35 and
bought it. As much as I'd like to have access to TDR once again, $500+ for
the Fluke Microscanner is beyond my means and need. (TDR can be used for
soil-moisture measurement as well as conventional cable-break/testing.)

... Marc
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