Tools
As in any craft trade there is a combination of basic and specialty tools needed to complete the job. You are invited to bring your own tools to the class. If you do not have tools, we have provided a list for your own purchase or have packages available for rent or purchase from Telecom101. All prices are plus applicable sales tax.
If a student is renting tools, the one-time rental is good for all classes taken in the same week….if you rent the hand tools for one class, that fee covers the use of the hand tools for all other classes taken that week.
We typically use Klein, Greenlee, Ideal or other quality manufacturers. There are a wide variety of manufacturers that would be acceptable. These tools don’t represent all the tools you might want to use on actual job sites (ladders, hammers, flash lights, etc) but do provide the most common you might use in day to day application.
Telecom101 will instruct on the use of testing tools and meters that we list and use. A student is welcome to bring any brand of testing tools or meters to the class but our instructors may not be familiar with different brands from those listed.
Every class (except fiber optics and wireless networking) requires the basic hand tool package. These are common tools which we have listed and have available as a package or you can provide your own.
Hand Tools-This package includes all basic hand tools as listed.
Screwdriver set (Klein 85484 or similar)
Phillips, straight blades, mini blade
Needle nose pliers (Klein D 203-6 or similar)
Diagonal cutter pliers (Klein D-2025-5 or similar)
Cable Cutter (Paladin PA 1179 or similar)
Electrician scissors (Klein 2100-7 or similar)
Jab saw (Klein 725 or similar)
Retractable razor knife (Klein 44-100 or similar)
Receptacle tester (plug in for power/ground condition)
Tool bag
Hand Tool Package Rental $39
Hand Tool Package Purchase $149
Other classes have their own specialty tool packages. The class the package is intended for is noted. The hand tool package above is needed for all classes other than the fiber optic class (see note).
Two day Cabling Class requires Hand Tool Package above and Telecom Tool package.
Telecom Tools-Cabling Class requires Hand Tools and Telecom Tools.
Butt Set (Fluke TS-1980009 or similar)
Tone Generator and Probe (Greenlee 701K or similar)
Impact Punch Tool, with 110 and 66 blades (Greenlee PA3587 or similar)
Scotchlock D234 connector pliers (Greenlee PA1178 or similar)
RG-59/RG-6/BNC/F combination crimper (ratchet style recommended)
Coax connector tester (Klein VDV512-057or similar)
Wire tester/mapper (Klein VDV501-809 or similar)
Ideal SignalTek Cable Tester (Ideal 33-974) This tool will be used in class at no cost by the group. It is NOT included in the Telecom Tools package but is available separately for $1499 if desired.
Telecom Tool Package Rental $139
Telecom Tool Package Purchase $559
One day Paging Class requires hand tools above and the paging tools listed below.
Paging Tools-Paging Class requires Hand Tools and Paging Tools
Butt Set (Fluke TS1980009 or similar)
Tone Generator (Ideal 62-160 or similar)
Analog or digital multi-meter (capable of reading 24vdc)
dB audio level meter (scosche SPL1000 or similar)
Paging Tool Package Rental $58
Paging Tool Package Purchase $229
NOTE: If you have Telecom Tool Package or a Butt set and Tone, you only need the two meters at cost of $69 or rent of $19.
One day Fiber Optics Class requires only tools listed below.
Fiber Tools- Fiber class requires only the complete kits or selected tools listed below.
UniCam Connector Installation Kits and ToolsRental Purchase
TKT-UNICAM Complete Basic Kit$189 $724
TKT-UNICAM-PFC Complete Pretium Kit with CTS$399 $1599
FBC-002 Basic Cleaver Only$399
FBC-015 Pretium Cleaver Only$1069
TL-UC01 Basic Connector Tool Only$499
TL-UCP Pretium Connector Tool Only$1569
TEST-UNICAM-CTS Connector Tester $ 399 REMOVE THIS ITEM
Prep Tool Package, these are desired basic hand tools for working with fiber. Not needed if either complete UNICAM kit above is purchased. You will need a cleaver and connector tool from above for use with these cable tools.
Safety glasses
Fiber Optic Strippers (Ideal 45-352 or similar)
Kevlar shears (Ideal 45-344 or similar)
Precision Cutters (Klein D275-5 or similar)
Cable Cutters (Ideal 45-074 or similar)
Generic alcohol wipes (20)
Fiber Prep Package Rental $39
Fiber Prep Package Purchase $159
Fiber test tools. These tools will be available for use and training in class at no additional fee. Telecom101 only recommends purchase if high volume of fiber work is to be expected.
Ideal VFF5 Visual Fault Tester $349
Fluke VISIFAULT $349
Ideal 45-332 Fiber Inspection Microscope $239
Ideal 33-926 Light Source $469
Ideal 33-927 Meter $459
Ideal 33-928 Source and Meter Kit $ 895
One day Wireless Networking class only requires the student to bring a working laptop with a network card (wired or wireless).
