The Klein Tools VDV500-808 TONEcube & PROBEplus Kit bundles the VDV500-051 TONEcube Tone Generator and VDV500-060 PROBEplus Tracing Probe for identifying wire paths in coax and twisted-pair cable systems. The TONEcube runs on a 9V battery and supports five selectable tone cadences with continuity testing, while the PROBEplus provides amplifier overload protection and 25-hour active battery life. Included nylon carrying pouch. Now discontinued; recommended replacement is the VDV500-820 Tone & Probe PRO Kit. Backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
Is the VDV500-808 kit still available?
The VDV500-808 has been discontinued. The current equivalent kit is the VDV500-820, which replaces 9V battery operation with AAA, adds 5 distinct cadences, and widens cable connector compatibility.
What replaces the VDV500-808?
The VDV500-820 Tone & Probe PRO Set — it bundles the VDV500-063 generator and VDV500-123 probe, covering all the same use cases as the discontinued bundle with updated components.
What improvements does the VDV500-820 offer over the VDV500-808?
Five tone cadences vs. the VDV500-808's single cadence, AAA batteries instead of a 9V cell, and full RJ45/RJ11/RJ12 connector support vs. the VDV500-808's more limited cable compatibility.
# Klein Tools® VDV500-808 TONEcube & PROBEplus Tone & Probe Tracing Kit **Model:** `VDV500-808` **Brand:** Klein Tools **Category:** Tone Probe > The Klein Tools VDV500-808 TONEcube & PROBEplus Kit bundles the VDV500-051 TONEcube Tone Generator and VDV500-060 PROBEplus Tracing Probe for identifying wire paths in coax and twisted-pair cable systems. The TONEcube runs on a 9V battery and supports five selectable tone cadences with continuity testing, while the PROBEplus provides amplifier overload protection and 25-hour active battery life. Included nylon carrying pouch. Now discontinued; recommended replacement is the VDV500-820 Tone & Probe PRO Kit. Backed by a 1-year limited warranty. ## Specifications | Attribute | Value | |---|---| | Product Type | Tone Generator and Probe Kit | | Tone Modes | 5 tones | | Compatible Cable Types | Coax, twisted-pair, telephone, data | | Probe Tip Type | Replaceable tip | | Battery Type | 1 x 9V | | Assembled Weight Oz | 16 | | Barcode (UPC) | 092644580970 | | Warranty | 1-year limited | ## What's Included - VDV500-051 TONEcube Tone Generator - VDV500-060 PROBEplus Tone Tracing Probe - Nylon Pouch Source: https://www.jaspecs.com/klein-tools/tone-probe/vdv500-808-klein-tools-tonecube-probeplus-tone-probe-tracing-kit/