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Among the biggest obstacles to do-it-yourselfers' installing cable and satellite coaxial cable is the reluctance to purchase the tools to get the job done. Although these tools can add up in price, once the DIYer purchases the crimpers, strippers and signal sniffers, the total price pales in comparison to the money saved in not paying labor costs to hire out the job.
Signal Sniffer
Aligning a satellite dish is a time-consuming affair without a signal sniffer. Although it costs a little more than most tools listed here, this device allows quick and accurate satellite location and signal-strength indication, saving you time on the roof. Connecting the LNB's output to the input on this device generates a tone, becoming steadier as the signal increases past the 80 percent range.
Push Lock Crimping Tool
Insert the connector on the plunger, and the coaxial cable in the end of the tool, and squeeze. This tool facilitates more reliable, quicker crimps, and makes a better watertight connection.
Cable Tone Tester
Complex installations require toning out to determine which wire goes where, especially when staring down a messy installation in an attic or basement. Plug the tone-generating portion of the toner into the cable jack and press the sensor to the end of the cables to determine the match. A tone indicates signal lock.
Coaxial Rotary Stripper
Insert the coaxial cable into the stripper and turn until the crunching stops. These strippers accurately remove the right amount of jacketing, ensuring that the shielding and center conductor remain unharmed.
Signal Sniffer
Aligning a satellite dish is a time-consuming affair without a signal sniffer. Although it costs a little more than most tools listed here, this device allows quick and accurate satellite location and signal-strength indication, saving you time on the roof. Connecting the LNB's output to the input on this device generates a tone, becoming steadier as the signal increases past the 80 percent range.
Push Lock Crimping Tool
Insert the connector on the plunger, and the coaxial cable in the end of the tool, and squeeze. This tool facilitates more reliable, quicker crimps, and makes a better watertight connection.
Cable Tone Tester
Complex installations require toning out to determine which wire goes where, especially when staring down a messy installation in an attic or basement. Plug the tone-generating portion of the toner into the cable jack and press the sensor to the end of the cables to determine the match. A tone indicates signal lock.
Coaxial Rotary Stripper
Insert the coaxial cable into the stripper and turn until the crunching stops. These strippers accurately remove the right amount of jacketing, ensuring that the shielding and center conductor remain unharmed.