Southwire KIT, T200K MULITPURPOSE TONE & PROBE

I was very disappointed at first. I was trying to use this to find some cat 5 cables in our office, and I discovered I couldnt hear anything from the probe if I got more than a couple of feet down the cable. I wrote a bad review, then I thought to check the cat 5 connector for the tone generator. Turns out the RJ-11 plug that goes into the generator was not properly connected. After snipping it off and crimping on another connector, Ive got much better performance.

Had one of these when I worked in IT. Great for unraveling any wiring mysteries.

It’s already broken this isn’t well made I was toning out a cable and the clip stayed on the cable and the device just broke off

I like the flexibility and attachments. Its just not strong enough. Especially on smaller wire like CAT wire. Its hard to hear at construction sites where there is a lot of noise. I dont think it would ever drive a speaker (a common test procedure in the AV industry). When you snap in the RJ11 the release is mostly covered so you have to use a finger nail to release it. Not a huge deal but odd they didnt turn the connector 180 degrees to make it easier to release.

This little setup has worked wonderfully since I got it. I’ve been very pleased so far

This tester is good for the price. It has performed perfectly for the cables we have tested.

It really works and has several adaptors

Ive used this for a few months in my work. I do IT work and occasionally have to trace lines out. This has worked perfectly in my case. If you run cables regularly and need something to use daily you will probably be better served with a professional level tracing kit. Be aware though that on my model I have to press the button on the toner pretty far in to get it to turn on. I think this may be by design to prevent it being turned on accidentally but I dont have another unit to compare to. Just press the button with the very tip of your finger, not the pad of your finger if you know what I mean.

Ive had it for a year and only broke the fuse piece. My fault. Worlds great!

I love almost everything about this toner. Only gripe I have is that it doesnt take rj45 connection on the tool end.