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.

I like how compact this kit is. I dislike not having a headphone jack. Especially in loud server rooms. Used for toning out pre existing telecom lines.

Don’t work don’t buy this item

good tool for the money the tone is kind of weak compared to some others but it gets the job done while leaving you money to buy more tools also the tone probe and accessories are kept together in a good solid holder.

The only time the wand actually picks up the tone is when youre holding the point of the wand against the tip of the cable youlre testing. I might as well just guess with my cable tester till I buy something else

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.

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

Love this thing. Compact, various connectors work flawlessly, and to top it all off its cheaper than competitors and it actually works better than the Fluke I had (the blue one). At low gain I can pinpoint cables with accuracy and precision and the probe will be nice and loud even at low gain.

This is a great little piece of kit. The only thing that i have say in a negative way,is the fact that the cables supplied with the device are not the best quality and have a tendency to fall out of location,but that said,it’s a real time saver.

I have used a toner just about everyday for the last 35 years and I can honestly say this one leaves the other ones in the dust.