Re: Detecting where a coax cable goes to

["B Fuhrmann" <b-fuhrmann-usenet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>> And now the question: is there a way to determine, without buying
>> expensive equipment, which cable in the attic leads to which room?

"Robert L Bass" <sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Yes, there is.  Disconnect all of the cables from the splitter.
> One at a time, test the cables for continuity using a cheap ($15
> or so at RatShak) VOM meter while your SO walks around downstairs
> shorting each jack with a piece of wire.  When the meter beeps,
> shout "STOP" and have her shout back what room she's in.  Write
> it down on a piece of adhesive tape and wrap that around the
> cable.  Repeat.

How about a slight change that reduces the work a lot.

Have the person walk into a room and tell you which one it is.  Then check
continuity on all the ends at the splitter.  You only move inches between
test instead of the distance between rooms.

When testing, include the ones previously done.  They should not show
continuity again.  If they do, there is a connection between them.


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Bill Fuhrmann