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# Color-coded remotes for precise cable mapping Clear LED panel for instant PASS/OPEN/SHORT results Tests up to 4 coax cables simultaneously 

**Brand:** klein tools
**Price:** R1600
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Unlock cable clarity like a pro—never second-guess your connections again!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?**  by klein tools
- **How much does it cost?** R1600 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/55112931-)

## Best For

- klein tools enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted klein tools brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Instant Clarity:** Bright LED indicators deliver clear PASS, OPEN, or SHORT status in a snap.
- • **Precision Mapping:** Color-coded remotes pinpoint cable locations with professional accuracy.
- • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight, pocket-sized design fits perfectly in your toolkit for on-the-go diagnostics.
- • **Multi-Cable Mastery:** Test and map up to 4 coaxial cables at once, saving you time and guesswork.
- • **Effortless Operation:** One-button push design means no complicated setup—just test and go.

## Overview

The Klein Tools VDV512-101 Explorer 2 Coax Tester Kit is a battery-powered, compact cable tester designed for professional-grade coaxial cable testing and mapping. It supports up to 4 cable locations simultaneously, features a clear LED panel for quick diagnostics, and includes color-coded remotes for efficient cable identification. With simple push-button operation and a durable design, it’s ideal for managers and technicians who demand fast, reliable cable troubleshooting.

## Description

Shop Klein Tools VDV512-101 Explorer 2 Coax Tester Kit, Includes Cable Tester/Wire Tracer/Coax Mapper with Remotes to Test up to 4 Locations. Free delivery on eligible orders of £20 or more.

Review: Tool - Great tool.. great value
Review: Easy to use and quickly shows faults - Having moved into a new house with multiple cables in the loft and no aerial or any idea which one went to which room or would be for the satellite, this tool proved indispensable. Easily found the correct cables and tested the connection which identified an open circuit caused by the builders. The only downside is the lack of an adaptor for male and female aerial sockets, luckily I had a couple of spare f type adapters.

## Features

- VERSATILE CABLE TESTING: Cable tester tests coaxial cable and maps up to 4 locations, ensuring comprehensive testing and mapping capabilities
- SIMPLE OPERATION: Easy-to-use push button operation for hassle-free testing
- CLEAR LED INDICATION: LED panel provides easy-to-read results, indicating PASS, OPEN, or SHORT conditions and the location of each cable
- EFFICIENT MULTI-CABLE TESTING: Color-coded push-on remotes allow for testing and mapping of up to four cables, enhancing efficiency

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B076DP1534 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 58,493 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 68 in Circuit Testers |
| Brand | KLEIN TOOLS |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,812 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00092644583131, 00092644690730 |
| Included Components | Coax Explorer 2 with Remote Kit |
| Item Dimensions | 14.6 x 6 x 2.5 centimetres |
| Item Length | 5.75 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Coax Tester Tracer Mapper with Remote Kit, Test up To 4 Locations, Explorer 2 Klein Tools VDV512-101 |
| Item Weight | 4.8 Ounces |
| Item Width | 2.31 Inches |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 14.6 x 6 x 2.5 centimetres |
| Item weight | 4.8 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Klein Tools |
| Measurement Type | Continuity Tester" or "Electrical Resistance Meter |
| Model Number | VDV512-101 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Power source | Battery Powered |
| Product Warranty | Two years from date of purchase |
| Specification Met | CE, RoHS |
| Style | Coax Explorer 2 with Remote Kit |
| Style Name | Coax Explorer 2 with Remote Kit |
| UPC | 092644583131 092644690730 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KLEIN TOOLS
- **Colour:** Yellow
- **Item weight:** 4.8 Ounces
- **Power source:** Battery Powered
- **Style:** Coax Explorer 2 with Remote Kit

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this tell me if an aerial socket is working?**
A: It depends on what you mean by working.  When you have a bunch of aerial sockets with wires running back to a single location, you can use this tool to identify which wire goes to which location.  This assumes that all wires and all sockets have no faults.
If you have a socket with bad or poor reception then this tool won't help you identify what's causing the poor reception.
If you have a socket with no reception at all and you can tell without doubt that you are connecting the tool to the other end of the wire running to that socket then you can identify whether there is a break in the wire or a short circuit along the length of the wire.

**Q: How many remotes actually come with it. Descriptions points to 2 & picture shows 4**
A: It comes with 4 different coloured remotes. That light up the corresponding colours on the handheld unit.

**Q: Can this be used if you don't have access to the other end of the Coax? e.g. if you want to test if your cable pull is good before ordering broadband?**
A: No, this isn’t a signal tester. 

This is used to identify the cable and requires access to both ends of the cable.

**Q: Can the coax cable be traced if the terminated end is still connected to say an amplifier. Need something where i dont have to remove all cables**
A: Unfortunately not, this goes directly on the terminated end. I’m not sure you’ll find anything out there that can trace cables without being connected to the internal cores.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tool
*by O***Y on 17 February 2025*

Great tool.. great value

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use and quickly shows faults
*by A***F on 23 June 2021*

Having moved into a new house with multiple cables in the loft and no aerial or any idea which one went to which room or would be for the satellite, this tool proved indispensable. Easily found the correct cables and tested the connection which identified an open circuit caused by the builders. The only downside is the lack of an adaptor for male and female aerial sockets, luckily I had a couple of spare f type adapters.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I have been looking for this type of tool for a long time.
*by R***S on 12 January 2019*

I have used this tool as a profession user for a couple of weeks now and I have worded how I ever managed without one. it is simple but effective and very accurate in identifying the cable runs. Marvellous little tool!

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-04*