"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
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Sounds like something on Star Trek.

"Uhm, Kaptan, muh time domain refractometer be telling me we
won't do warp speed until we get to a star base for repairs.
Unless that green blooded pointy eared thing wants to have a
try at it."

--
Christopher A. Young
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"Pete C." wrote in message
ster.com...


Time Domain Reflectometer, fast and easy if you know how to
use it.


No, it is a simple device that works like a closed circuit radar. It sends
a pulse down the wiring and any problems will cause the pulse to bounce
back. Time of travel indicates how far the problem is. High dollar enough
that not very many would have one laying around the house.


Slightly more complicated than that, but close enough for a simple
explination.