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"Bob F" wrote:

We suspect that a splice was made in the wire
Can anyone offer any good ideas for a way to locate the break

If the open is "clean", that is, NOT grounded or crossed, you can determine
the distance-to-open from either direction and use that information to
determine where to dig. Of course, such testing generally requires the use
of
a TDR (time domain reflectometer), not something found in the average
DIYer's
toolkit.


Any easy way to fake a TDR with a signal generator and an oscilloscope?

Bob


Yes...

Thanks!

Bob

You're welcome...


Do a search of TDR with a 555 timer, etc..then find or measure the characteristic
impedance and velocity factor of the cable. That might get you close, assuming you know
how the cable is run. If not, an RF generator and radio can trace the location.

Or just dig like others suggest.