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Hello I am looking for recommendations for a new cable tester
I’m used to using the STM –8
It seems to have stopped working I do believe I dropped it one too many times
I didn’t really want to spend a lot of money on buying a new one I think they’re around 480.00 or so
I still have the remote testers
I was in a little bit of a pickle so I just bought one at Home Depot Klein tools it’s called the scout pro 3 cable tester
Wondering if anybody has used this particular model it’s OK but it only comes with one remote I don’t wanna invest too much more money in it if I was gonna be getting something else
I know it’s not a certifier and I was just curious if anybody could recommend something
I’m curious if anybody still uses the STM – 8
Thanks
JD
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JD,
I think if you can run a search on this site, there are several posts on this topic. But, may be older and some newer test equipment may be available. We have a couple of the Byte Brother tools that the guys are real happy with from what they tell me. Not sure, but seems they were over $300 at the time.
Hope this helps. Rick
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I think the Ideal Linkmaster is affordable and compatible with the numbered dongles. It's in the $100 range, but you can search Ebay for a sub-$100 replacement STM-8. That should get you through the short term.
Carl
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I've used the STM8 for many years, after recommendations from others on this board. Found one on ebay. I also dropped mine once too often and found a replacement on ebay. When I break this one, I'm done.
Jim
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