Tools for the job

Diagnose the fault before buying equipment. The right tool depends on your receiver, antenna, connectors and service.

Known-good HDMI cable

Useful for testing a TV-to-receiver picture problem after confirming the correct input. Check the connector and required HDMI specification.

Cable label kit

Label existing connections before disconnecting them. A photo and clear labels can prevent reconnecting a cable to the wrong port.

Coax preparation tools

For a confirmed, accessible TV coax repair: match cable size, connectors and compression tool. Disconnect power and follow equipment instructions.

Satellite signal meter

Choose only after identifying the service and supported signal standard. Basic TV satellite finders are not universal tools for Starlink or transmitting internet terminals.