Will this tell me if an aerial socket is working?

It depends on what you mean by working. When you have a bunch of aerial sockets with wires running back to a single location, you can use this tool to identify which wire goes to which location. This assumes that all wires and all sockets have no faults. If you have a socket with bad or poor reception then this tool won't help you identify what's causing the poor reception. If you have a socket with no reception at all and you can tell without doubt that you are connecting the tool to the other end of the wire running to that socket then you can identify whether there is a break in the wire or a short circuit along the length of the wire.

How many remotes actually come with it. Descriptions points to 2 & picture shows 4

It comes with 4 different coloured remotes. That light up the corresponding colours on the handheld unit.

Can this be used if you don't have access to the other end of the Coax? e.g. if you want to test if your cable pull is good before ordering broadband?

No, this isn’t a signal tester. This is used to identify the cable and requires access to both ends of the cable.

Can the coax cable be traced if the terminated end is still connected to say an amplifier. Need something where i dont have to remove all cables

Unfortunately not, this goes directly on the terminated end. I’m not sure you’ll find anything out there that can trace cables without being connected to the internal cores.

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Cable Tester | Coax Explorer, 2 VDV Tester | For Wire Tracing, Testing and Mapping Coaxial Cable | KLEIN TOOLS | Model VDV512-100

Product ID: 53463477

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Brand
KLEIN TOOLS
Colour
Red
Item weight
86 g
Power source
Battery
Style
Coax Explorer

💡LED panel shows PASS, OPEN, SHORT instantly

🔋Battery powered for cordless convenience

🔴Remote #1 included for extended reach

RM225

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Description

🔌 Trace, Test, and Map Like a Pro — Never Miss a Connection!

TRUSTED DURABILITY - Backed by Klein Tools’ 2-year warranty and rugged build quality
INSTANT CABLE STATUS - Clear LED indicators eliminate guesswork with PASS, OPEN, or SHORT alerts
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT - Weighs just 86g and fits in your pocket for on-the-go testing
ONE BUTTON SIMPLICITY - Push-button operation makes wire tracing effortless and fast
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Works seamlessly with any coaxial cable device for versatile use

The Klein Tools VDV512-100 Coax Explorer 2 is a compact, battery-powered coaxial cable tester featuring push-button operation and a bright LED panel that instantly identifies cable status as PASS, OPEN, or SHORT. It includes a remote unit for extended wire tracing and is designed for professionals needing reliable, on-the-go cable diagnostics with a trusted 2-year warranty.

Specifications

ASIN	B076CS57GD
Best Sellers Rank	66,666 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 74 in Circuit Testers
Brand	KLEIN TOOLS
Colour	Red
Compatible Devices	Any device using coaxial cables
Country Of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (865)
Global Trade Identification Number	00092644690723
Included Components	Coax Explorer 2 Tester
Item Dimensions	14.6 x 3.2 x 2.5 centimetres
Item Length	5.75 Inches
Item Type Name	Coax Explorer 2 Tester
Item Weight	86 g
Item Width	1.25 Inches
Manufacturer	Klein Tools
Manufacturer Part Number	VDV512-100
Measurement Type	Ohmmeter
Model Number	VDV512-100
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Warranty	Two years from date of purchase
Specification Met	CE, FCC
Style Name	Coax Explorer 2 Tester
UPC	092644690723
Unit Count	1.0 count

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