Fluke Networks 19800009 TS19 Telephone Test Set with Angled Bed-of-Nails Clips

I buy a few of these a year for our elevator mechanics and fire alarm electricians. They are dependable and alway work well. I’m sure a telco guy could elaborate why they have a tone/pulse option, though. I’m pretty sure it’s there just to annoy me by always being in Pulse when I first dial out.

Worked just as advertised. Well crafted and no flaws. Fit in the crick of your neck while using it without discomfort. Doesn’t eat through the battery very fast.

I have been using Fluke products for years in the Fire & Life Safety industry and they are the leader in testing equipment. This tester is reliable, easy to use, and durable. I have used other testers and they simply do not compare. I have had my tester for 5+ years and i love it. I actually bought this one for a tech who works for me.

If you need a "butt set" for telephone work, or for checking phone connectivity on lines that also carry data signal, this is a pretty good tool for that. It does not have a fancy digital screen or any other crazy accessories; it's essentially a phone with a port for connecting alligator clips, RJ connectors, banana clips, etc.. Not for testing voltage, amperage, resistivity, capacitance, line length, open/short circuits, or anything like that. Just a basic phone test set. Will make outgoing calls or allow you to "butt in" on whatever line you plug it into.The only problem I found after using it for six months is that the round button tends to stick a bit.

Had to replace my old original Harris T22A and didn't want to spend $300 so got this one instead. It does the job it's designed to do. Pretty simple to use if you know how to use a butt set. But instructions are easy to follow. A must have in your tool arsenal for testing out pots lines.

Works good as advertised.

Works like a butt set! Two features I like with this one over my previous butt sett are:1- the buttons on the hand set are larger and less likely to shift to another setting when brushed.2- The last number redial. When testing a line to find out the associated number, I always dial the same phone number. One large button push is sweet. The design protects this button so it is harder to inadvertently push it.

Came in very quickly, complete as described, and at the best price I've seen for this product. They had all the options as well. Worth every penny, it is a great product and I would definitely recommend it to anyone in the tech field. Works great, and doesn't weigh my belt down!