Extech TG30 Tone Generator and Amplifier Wire Tracer Kit
by Extech Instruments
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Manufacturer: Extech InstrumentsModel: TG30
Product features:
- Non-contact probe audibly identifies selected wire or cable
- Trace phone, computer network and coax cables
- Tone generator is terminated with RJ11 and RJ45 connectors
- Adapter with F connector and alligator clips for connection to Coax cable and non-terminated cables
- Sensitivity control improves wire identification
Description of Extech TG30 Tone Generator and Amplifier Wire Tracer Kit
Adjustable sensitivity control improves wire identification and eliminates false detectionTools and Hardware Reviews of Extech TG30 Tone Generator and Amplifier Wire Tracer Kit
Customer Review: Not a bad household tool.
Summary: 5 Stars
This isn't professional grade but seems to get the job done. I used it in several homes where installers poorly labeled the data and cable tv lines in a central communications box. Used it in some homes varying from 6 total cable/data lines to one that had over 40. Hasnt disappointed me yet.
PROS:
1. Its cheap. Units with similar capabilities cost about 3 or 4 times as much.
2. Has most of the bells and whistles. The pacakge comes in three pieces. There is a main unit that has only a phone and data connector (RJ11 and RJ45). The add-on unit that has a receptacle for the data connector to connect it to the main unit and offer capability for male coax or alligator clips (the inset picture in the product. The third piece is the sensor itself that looks like a long pen. It has a speaker with volume/sensitivity level control.
3. The sensitivity volume has a range of sensitivity that I haven't fully explored. I have bundled coax and data cables coming into a central hub. When I first tried to find a particular cable, I had the speaker turned up to loudest. This basically caused every cable to give off a signal. I then had to turn it down to isolate only the strongest signal from the cable I was looking for. If adjacent cables can pick up signal, this could be useful in certain situations.
4. It comes with a nice little case that holds and protects everything.
CONS:
1. The plastic packaging was poor (clear plastic shell packaging). The owner's manual had fallen out at somepoint in packaging/shipping process. I just today realized that the manual is available on Amazon's site.
2. Could be an isolated incident, but Amazon's normally speedy service got this to me in about 4 weeks. Very slow by their standards.
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