[GCARC] New Tool on Test & Repair Bench

[Christopher Prioli AD2CS]

I am very pleased to announce that I have just added a new piece of
equipment to the Clubhouse arsenal on the test and repair bench.  The new
tool is a multi-connector-type coaxial cable tester that will test cables
of several types and of any length for continuity on the outer shield braid
and on the inner center conductor,as well as testing the cables for shorts
between the braid and the center conductor.

The tool, for which a photo can be viewed at
https://storage.googleapis.com/production-domaincom-v1-0-0/180/1603180/ZMb5Nhvj/18cc9cd431ca410ebb3fb01175ef9d05,
indicates the results of the two-stage testing process via LED's on the
front panel.  The test procedure instructions are labeled on the unit,
which is extremely easy to use.

This device will test cables with SMA, BNC, UHF, and N connectors, in any
combination of those connector types.  It is compact, portable, and
completely self-contained.  It is powered by a standard nine-volt alkaline
snap-top battery, which should have an extensive service life due to the
very limited current drawn during the testing of the cables.

I am fully open to suggestions for additional test equipment that may be
suitable for the Club and for the T&R bench.  Please feel free to pass
any such comments or suggestions on to me, as well as any comments on the
new cable tester.

73 de

-- Chris   AD2CS
*GCARC Education Committee Chair*
*GCARC Membership Committee Chair*
*Member, GCARC Board of Directors*
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Christopher P Prioli
648 W Holly Ave
Pitman, NJ  08071
1-856-689-6783
www.ad2cs.com