TEMPO 801K-BOX Wire Tracer Tone Generator and Probe Kit

Generator Probe: TEMPO 801K-BOX is a battery-powered wire tracer kit for locating and checking cable pairs. Its filtered tone and live signal-strength indication are aimed at tracing work in electrically noisy areas, while continuity indications add a basic cable-checking function.

At a glance

The listing describes crystal-controlled digital signal processing to filter power hum while tracing wire pairs or cables.
Visual real-time signal-strength indication and adjustable volume are intended to help follow a tone.
Continuity checks have visible and audible indications.
The listed connection options include angled-nose and bed-of-nails alligator clips, plus a 6P4C RJ14 plug cord.

Price

$109.76Save 22%

Reference price: ~~$140.90~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Filtered tone is specifically presented for tracing in areas with high electrical noise.
Signal-strength indication and adjustable volume provide two ways to follow the probe response.
Visible and audible continuity indications support quick basic checks.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Identity
Brand	TEMPO
Model	801K-BOX

Power and battery
Power configuration	Battery Powered

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	10.5 x 4.75 x 2 inches
Weight listed	14.4 ounces

Tracing and testing
Compatible devices	Devices connected by Ethernet, Internet, Telephone, Speaker, Coax, Video, and Data Cables
Measurement type	Signal Strength Indicator or Continuity Checker

What to know before buying

The listing describes cable tracing and continuity testing, not a full cable certification or network-performance test. Confirm that its test functions suit the job.

What’s in the box

Included

77HP/6A High Power Tone Generator
200FP Inductive Amplifier
Carrying case

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Technicians tracing voice, data, coax, speaker or other listed cable runs.
Buyers who want tone tracing with signal-strength indication and continuity checks in one kit.
Users who expect to work around electrical noise and want a filtered tone, as described by the listing.

Less suited to

Buyers needing a documented cable certification, wiremap, length or network throughput tester. Those capabilities are not specified here.

TEMPO 801K-BOX Wire Tracer Tone Generator and Probe Kit · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 105 ratings

5 stars77%77%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars0%0%
2 stars4%4%
1 star7%7%

Customer feedback reports positive impressions of build quality and the noise filter, while opinions on value are mixed. That feedback is relevant for buyers considering its filtered tracing and continuity functions, but it does not establish measured performance. The aggregate ratings skew toward five-star responses, with a smaller low-star share, so experiences are not uniformly positive.

Positive themes

Customers report favorable impressions of quality.
Customers report positive experiences with the noise-filtering feature.

Mixed feedback

Customers disagree on value for money, with some considering the kit worth its cost and others finding it pricey.

Frequently asked questions

What cable types does the listing identify?

It names Ethernet, internet, telephone, speaker, coax, video and data cables. Another description also mentions security and electrical cables.

Can it check continuity?

The listing describes continuity testing with visible and audible indications.

Does it help trace cables in noisy areas?

The manufacturer claims its digital signal processing filters power hum for tracing in areas with high electrical noise. This is a listed performance claim, not an independent test result.

Is this a cable certification tester?

No certification, wiremap, cable-length or network-throughput testing capability is specified. The listed functions are tone tracing and continuity checks.