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[John L Nobile]

I need a new cable tester. Mine is so old that it doesn't have Speakon. And that's what I needed a few weeks ago. Would have saved me some time.

Just need audio. I have other testers/tracers for network connections.

[Dave Garoutte]

I need a new cable tester. Mine is so old that it doesn't have Speakon. And that's what I needed a few weeks ago. Would have saved me some time.

Just need audio. I have other testers/tracers for network connections.

Hosa CBT-500 does everything, well almost.

[John L Nobile]

Hosa CBT-500 does everything, well almost.

Looks good. The continuity function is very handy. And not expensive.

Thanks

[scottstephens]

John,

   Go to PyleUSA.com and look at the PCT-40.  It does Everything.  I think I actually ordered mine from Parts Express.  Happy testing.

Scott

[Dave Pluke]

   Go to PyleUSA.com and look at the PCT-40.  It does Everything.  I think I actually ordered mine from Parts Express.

I second that motion - and also got mine from P-E. Having both NL4 and NL8 connectors was an upgrade from my previous generic tester.

You can spend more and get automatic scanning, but the results will be the same.

Dave

[John L Nobile]

Think I'm leaning towards the Hosa one as the USB-A to B tester will come in handy. The Pyle only has A-A. And I might need the BNC for non audio cables around the hotel.

[Steve-White]

Think I'm leaning towards the Hosa one as the USB-A to B tester will come in handy. The Pyle only has A-A. And I might need the BNC for non audio cables around the hotel.

They are very similar, I ordered the Hosa for the same reason.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CBT500--hosa-cbt-500-audio-cable-tester

[Mike Caldwell]

The Hosa is just about an all in one box.
If you need to test cables where you can't get both ends together the RAT Sniffers are great.

[Henry Cohen]

. . . And I might need the BNC for non audio cables around the hotel.

As long as you need to test only DC continuity for the BNC cables; this unit can not test impedance or performance at any frequency other than 0Hz.

[Eric Snodgrass]

If you don't find that you need the USB or NL8 you should check out the dbx CT3.  It will split up like a Rat sniffer for cable runs where you can't have both ends together.

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