Triplett Fox 2 & Hound 3 – PN: 3399 - Manual (Page 28)

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a HOUND 3. In some instances, a HOUND 3 can be difficult
to use to identify the target wires. The cordless handset can
be a valued test tool in these cases.
For example, when attempting to identify a target pair of
wires in cramped quarters (like a crawl space), it can be dif-
ficult to hold the HOUND 3, keeping its power button de-
pressed, grab the suspect wires, and selectively short out
the wires, looking for the target pair.
Using the cordless interface, the user simply takes the
cordless handset with him, and when in position and ready
to start shorting out wires, turns on the handset and setting
it to maximum volume. He can then set the handset down,
and using both hands, begin selectively shorting the sus-
pect wires while listening to the tracer tone through the hand-
set. With the True Trace feature in the FOX 2, when the tar-
get pair is found and shorted, the cadence of the tracer tone
will change.
The cordless interface may also be useful in areas where
60Hz Noise from fluorescent lights or other equipment in-
terferes with the performance of the HOUND 3 or other re-
ceiver. Cordless phones are usually designed to ignore such
interference, and will usually provide a much cleaner tone
than obtainable with a HOUND 3.
To use the Cordless Interface, simply plug the Cordless
Interface’s RJ-11 plug into the base station of the cordless
phone to be used (Figure 4). A modular extension cord can
be used if the cordless base station cannot be positioned