Component Testing
CAUTION:
Refer to Test Probe Caution
NOTE:
- Before testing the coax cable, check the cable's exterior for being pinched, cut, damaged, or having loose connections at the components, all of which can cause reception issues.
- To prevent an incorrect reading when testing the center coax terminal, use care not to ground the test probe on the outer housing/shield.
Coax Cable Test
- Test for less than 5 ohms between the test points: Coax Cable Center & The other end of the circuit
- If 5 ohms or greater
Test or replace the component: Coax Cable
- Go to next step: If less than 5 ohms
- If 5 ohms or greater
- Test for greater than 5 ohms between the test points: Coax Cable Outer Shield & The other end of the circuit
- If 5 ohms or greater
Test or replace the component: Coax Cable
- Go to next step: If less than 5 ohms
- If 5 ohms or greater
- Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Coax Cable Outer Shield & Coax Cable Center
- If less than infinite resistance
Test or replace the component: Coax Cable
- Go to next step: If infinite resistance
- If less than infinite resistance
- All OK.