Triplett Fox & Hound 3 – PN: 3397 - Manual (Page 16)

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gator clips. Notice how the loudness of the warble sound
increases, and how the brightness of the Signal Strength
Indicator (DD) increases as the probe approaches the alliga-
tor clips.
In general, the HOUND 3 is used by bringing it into proxim-
ity with the wire/cable that the FOX is connected to, listening
for the TONE signal from the FOX, and moving the HOUND 3
in such a manner as to increase the loudness of the TONE
signal from the HOUND 3’s speaker . . . i.e. searching for
the loudest TONE signal.
The HOUND 3’s Sensitivity Control is usually set to maxi-
mum when tracing wires through walls and ceilings, and is
set to a lower setting when in close proximity to the signal
carrying wires. In situations where there is a lot of acoustic
noise, observing the brightness of the LED, or using ear-
phones, may prove more useful than attempting to hear the
signal from the speaker.
Helpful Hints:
It is normal to hear a humming or buzzing noise coming
from the HOUND 3’s speaker when it is in an area with fluo-
rescent lights, neon signs, transformers, etc. In fact, an easy
test to verify the HOUND’s is working is to move it toward an
operating fluorescent light and note that the buzzing sound
gets louder, and the brightness of the LED increases.
If the buzzing sounds from fluorescent lights interfere with
tracing/locating wires, the user may consider turning the fluo-