doe the coax testing function work when checking end to end to see if it passes? is there a coax end on each of the tester? I see it in the picture on
1986018
It comes with one COAX (push-on) Identifier (ID 1). It's stored in the inside of the Remote and is removed for testing. You can buy sets of COAX Identifiers and these will identify each cable with a unique number and simultaneously test them. I bought the Test-Um TP310 set of 10 Identifiers and they work great. On the LAN side, the RJ45 plug "wire mappers" will not work. At least not the ones I tested. I think you need the expensive Test-Um remotes for multiple LAN cable ID and testing. But it handles the COAX Identifiers just fine.
1986019
The small adapter hs a coax connection also and will gice you a pass or fail on the coax connections.
1986020
The remote end has a coax tester in it and so does the main unit. You connect the coax tester in the remote end to one end of the cable and the main unit to the other end of the cable.
1986021
Hello, the coax function does work end to end. At the bottom of the tester is the remote probe you pull out. One side of the probe has a RJ-11 and RJ-45 connector, the other side is a small male F connector. I highly recommend also getting a F connector coupler for testing coax cables. Most of my coax connections I test are BNC, so I had to make a few converters for it to suit my needs. Hope this helps
1986022
Yes it works good is a great tester for data too. If you have ends on both side of the wire you will need a coax barrel for one side of your tester. You don't need it if is terminated on a wall plate
1986023
The black bottom piece pulls out for your end to end data tests. In that black piece there is 1 female coax tester for your other end so you'd need a male to male connector in order to just check a wire you made. If you're putting it in the wall to a male connector you wont need an adapter. I believe you can buy multiple testing ends if you're tracing wire.
1986024
Yes Conor. The remote side has a F connector as well to do this coaxial test. Works good!!!
2216746
The following assumes that the "coax" is connected to an antenna (eg, rabbit ears); if it is connected to a cable box, I'm not sure how to proceed, since my cable box does not put out HD, so I use the RCA cables (red, white, yellow) to connect from back of cable box to TV's similarly colored plug-receptors) and choose "AV" (Audio/Video) in step #1 (see next). 1) If the coax comes from an antenna, be sure you have chosen the "INPUT" as "TV", not "AV". ie, on the remote control, press the "SOURCE" button (upper left to the cursor keys -- which are the L,R, Up, Down keys surrounding the "OK" key: See pg 9 of (my) manual); then use the cursor keys UP and DOWN to select "TV", then press "OK" in center of cursor key layout. 2) If you have not yet scanned for your local stations (or if you want to do so again): Press "MENU" key on the remote (upper right to cursor keys), then press DOWN cursor key twice to get to "TV", then press the Right cursor key once, then Down once to get to Channel Scan, then RIGHT to initiate channel scan. It will take 4-5 min to scan for stations strong enough to be received. Once this is done, it will return to normal operation, or you can press Menu several times to return. 3) If you still do not get any channels (and assuming you are living within 10 miles of stations), problem may be with TV. If things are now working, remove undesired channels (p16: Menu, down x2, right x1, down x2, right) and you are set. Hope that helps!
1885058
My tester does without problem. I am very pleased with this tester, more so than the others I own.
1831288
If you are buying a length of coax the PL 259 ends should be installed,but check to be sure.Hope this helps.
218859
I'm guessing they will -- as this is basically the same unit and the Resi-Tester. I know without a doubt the Resi Tester Coax remotes work (I ordered a set of 10 of them, the TP311 set) and have used them successfully on the Ideal VDV Multimeter. What won't work are the LAN wire mappers (little RJ45 "plugs"). I tried some from my brother's Craftsman VDV Pro Tester set, and -- on the wires where the resistors were -- they just showed opens instead of ID numbers. But the Resi-Tester remotes should work.
1028515
Cable connector is only on the main unit, you use the terminating plug to test, the smaller unit is not needed to test coax
1735615
I haven't done it, but on page seven of the user manual from fluke, it shows an example of a coax cable being traced with one end of the alligator clips being connected to the coax, and one to ground, with the probe used on the other end and the rest of the cable before the break. Plus other reviewers have said that they have traced coax, the link to the manual is here http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/flukenetworks/pdf/pro3000_manu.PDF. But you should do further research yourself, as said, I haven't actually used it for coax 'yet', myself.
645416
I suggest that you test it first -- not all probes are the same even if the plug on the end is the same.
969309
One thing needs mentioning that isn't shared very often. Don't look for an open circuit on the antenna. If you test for a short between center and the threaded shell, it will have a reading that looks like a short. It does not. Just the way the antenna is constructed. Test coax separately.
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From what I've been able to ascertain, this tester is meant to be used for non-powered testing. It can only test to make sure a CABLE is wired correctly. Especially important in long runs. A very simple tester, which will tell you whether the cable has a short, an open, a miswire or if it is wired correctly. It won't tell you where the fault is. If the fault is at the connector end, well, that's usually fairly easy to fix. Replace the connector. If it isn't, then that is going to require some more expensive equipment (TDR, or equivalent). Sorry for the long-winded answer, but I felt it would be better than some terse monosyllabic response. From what I've been able to ascertain, this tester is meant to be used for non-powered testing. It can only test to make sure a CABLE is wired correctly. Especially important in long runs. A very simple tester, which will tell you whether the cable has a short, an open, a miswire or if it is wired correctly. It won't tell you where the fault is. If the fault is at the connector end, well, that's usually fairly easy to fix. Replace the connector. If it isn't, then that is going to require some more expensive equipment (TDR, or equivalent). Sorry for the long-winded answer, but I felt it... » Read More From what I've been able to ascertain, this tester is meant to be used for non-powered testing. It can only test to make sure a CABLE is wired correctly. Especially important in long runs. A very simple tester, which will tell you whether the cable has a short, an open, a miswire or if it is wired correctly. It won't tell you where the fault is. If the fault is at the connector end, well, that's usually fairly easy to fix. Replace the connector. If it isn't, then that is going to require some more expensive equipment (TDR, or equivalent). Sorry for the long-winded answer, but I felt it would be better than some terse monosyllabic response. « Show Less
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Bob: Check with your cable or sat box company. Generally not good for boxes (electronics below 40*F. TV's same way. I ran tie in to sat feed off one of the coax's. Check on google search for more answers.
1604682
Probably has, why not? Coax is just an RF pipe. I'm using it for 0 - 30 mHz receive only.
1562776
It is for multi strand phone cable.... so it will not work with shielded coax.
345956
I've done hundreds of crimps on many different brands of cat5/E Cat6 ends. I have yet to see this tool not crimp a pin correctly or fail at any level. Hope this helps.
1024067
There is a normal coax cable connection. One setup issue I remember is that you have to set the input during initial setup.
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OK, near a window? In the city? Let me suggest this: In the center pin of your coax plug, unbend a paperclip, carefully insert it into that coax in on your tv and connect a long wire or :conductive" material to it (foil). If you rescan with that in and STILL get nothing, unlikely but may happen, it's your location. If it picks up anything, the antenna's a dud. If it works, gauge what you can get from a homebrew antenna and go up from there. This may not be strong enough to hit your local channels. I know of a 50 mile radius antenna at $60; before you throw in the towel, try the paperclip trick. THe HomeWorx is inexpensive; returns are "meh." Good luck! OK, near a window? In the city? Let me suggest this: In the center pin of your coax plug, unbend a paperclip, carefully insert it into that coax in on your tv and connect a long wire or :conductive" material to it (foil). If you rescan with that in and STILL get nothing, unlikely but may happen, it's your location. If it picks up anything, the antenna's a dud. If it works, gauge what you can get from a homebrew antenna and go up from there. This may not be strong enough to hit your local channels. I know of a 50 mile radius antenna at $60; before you throw in the towel, try the... » Read More OK, near a window? In the city? Let me suggest this: In the center pin of your coax plug, unbend a paperclip, carefully insert it into that coax in on your tv and connect a long wire or :conductive" material to it (foil). If you rescan with that in and STILL get nothing, unlikely but may happen, it's your location. If it picks up anything, the antenna's a dud. If it works, gauge what you can get from a homebrew antenna and go up from there. This may not be strong enough to hit your local channels. I know of a 50 mile radius antenna at $60; before you throw in the towel, try the paperclip trick. THe HomeWorx is inexpensive; returns are "meh." Good luck! « Show Less
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After rereading your post this will not work with rca cables. It works with standard coax cable screw on ends. Do a search typing in rca cable splitter.