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I'm looking to find a tester for cat5 rj45 and general residential phone (rj11??). Nothing super complicated.. but a tester that allows me to check wiring configs on the jacks.Do they make a tracer that has that capability?? Thanks ToHo

This is the one I use
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[This message has been edited by dougwells (edited 01-08-2005).]

same one I use too. You'll need two small patch cords for each side. I paid $80 or so at Graybar, and my dad saw them for less at HD.

Thanks ..I'll check out some prices and pick one up.. ToHo

For not much more you can add a few features that may save the day...


[This message has been edited by e57 (edited 01-08-2005).]

I like E57 links better they have a tone insertor which would be handy.

Yeah, I agree. for the extra money I would have gone with the Fluke, had I known.

I got a digital tester that tests coax, phone and data for around $100 from Home Depot. It has a dongle you place on one end and use the digital meter on the other side. Works pretty good for the limited amount of low voltage we do. I think its made by ideal, but I forget.

If we did more, I'd invest in a meter that gave signal to noise and distance measurements, but I hear they are pretty pricy.