I use a set from Ideal. I like it because the tone generator has a female F-connector built right into the chassis, which comes in really handy for toning coax.

I use a crack pipe for coax. Basically it's a battery holder you connect to an f connector and a buzzer you put on other end. Also use fox and hound and a much larger version. Transmitting box has adjustable output and an induction type clamp to put around active wires along with alligator clips. Long handle so you can walk underground wires or reach ceilings. Have a multi coax trader set from JDSU. Use a speaker level toner from anaconda for speakers/wires. It has also line level out for testing amps. My best tool has always been a sharpie or other types of labels. And a good set of eyes for just following a wire in racks/cabinets and house wrapped wiring.

+1 Yes what I use. It has a digital tone and two settings on the wand a wide one to find the cable in a big bunch and a narrow one to find the exact cable in a smaller bunch. You can also pinpoint breaks along the cable. I also have a Fluke Microscanner which has TDR and can tell you length to a break and has the digital tone that can work with the 200 wand. Very useful. Had a customer put up christmas decorations, stapled the cable and we were able to find the break right away and repair it.

same here

I just carry a small hammer and a tub of spackle


j/k +1 on the pro200

I did have an off brand from Home Depot (that was similar to the Fluke) that used to eat 9v batteries but haven't had that issue with the Fluke

Nice. Love it.


There's a toner model out there that doesn't have a power switch. Maybe it's that one.