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101182
Barry Not sure I go along with that. Digitrax has been rather clever in getting a deal with Kato, by which no doubt some of their development costs were ...
Ian Dudley
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Jun 1, 2006
8:09 am
101183
To: Jeb OK, now we are making some progress. The cause of your problems is obvious to me. My comments and suggested path to resolution are as listed...
Bob Young
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Jun 1, 2006
11:01 am
101184
To: Gordon If you have a wife that supports your hobby then do as she says. Remember to take her out for dinner before (or at least when) you spend your ...
Bob Young
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Jun 1, 2006
11:04 am
101185
How do you lock a DH163? John...
John Black
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Jun 1, 2006
11:42 am
101186
I am slowly waking up to the fact that, since I have parallel tracks, I would like trains to move in opposite directions! I assume this means: 1. Reverse A and...
rondbd
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Jun 1, 2006
11:47 am
101187
John, http://www.digitrax.com/v1/LOCK.htm Regards, Manfred...
digilox1
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Jun 1, 2006
11:58 am
101188
From another Ron As an absolute beginner, maybe I shouldn't answer this, but my impression was that the whole point of DCC was that you ran the trains and not...
Ron & Hilary Martin
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Jun 1, 2006
12:17 pm
101189
You can do that if you want, but there is really no need. The direction a loco travels is determined by the command sent down the rails, not the track...
Doug Stuard
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Jun 1, 2006
12:19 pm
101190
Wouldn't I have to have the train which was going in the "opposite" direction set to reverse to do that? Not sure that is fatal, but..... ... From:...
Ron Carr
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Jun 1, 2006
12:32 pm
101191
You do not want your parallel tracks wired in opposite directions as you will have a short every time you crossover. My layout is point to point double track ...
Bill Rooke
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Jun 1, 2006
12:49 pm
101192
Usually "used is used" Dont gamble on used equipment to save a few dollars. If its used and for sale, theres a reason. Especially a throttle. Bill T....
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Jun 1, 2006
12:50 pm
101193
... I read your post about parallel tracks and wiring. It is easy--first draw a schematic of your layout--look for reversing sections and wyes. If you do ...
hsdb@...
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Jun 1, 2006
1:03 pm
101194
Heads up! One thing a newcomer or one changing from DC has to be aware of. If you have multiple units, or run a road switcher with long end forward, you have...
johncolley@...
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Jun 1, 2006
1:11 pm
101195
Gordon: One thing not mentioned that could effect your decision on the conversion to Digitrax is how many of your operating friends already have Digitrax? If...
Jim Albanowski
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Jun 1, 2006
1:14 pm
101196
Ron - It's just like your family car. Whichever way the car is facing, you will still be sitting facing forward, with the steering wheel and windshield in...
Ian Dudley
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Jun 1, 2006
1:37 pm
101197
Your point is well taken. I always tell my Intro to PC students to Just Do It! So I should take my own advice! Been sitting here reading too many manuals... ...
Ron Carr
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Jun 1, 2006
2:26 pm
101198
To: John Short answer, you don't. Long answer, the DH163(xx) does not support the 'decoder lock' feature. Bob Young Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 Canada's Other West...
Bob Young
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Jun 1, 2006
2:36 pm
101199
... encountered a ... .................................................... Keith Webb & I have agreed that we'll go into battle with an anti-surge device and...
ian.wheeler
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Jun 1, 2006
2:37 pm
101200
... Just picked up your reply, with thanks. As the DCS100 was unused for some years, this might be relevant. I will follow your suggestions. Regards Ian...
ian.wheeler
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Jun 1, 2006
2:39 pm
101201
... the DCS50's to run as booster, among other things, the "running L's" on the screen would not go away< While I don't have two hooked together it's been my...
Jon Miller
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Jun 1, 2006
3:38 pm
101202
... Long answer, the DH163(xx) does not support the 'decoder lock' feature.< Bob, You don't make many mistakes but where did you come up with this. I think...
Jon Miller
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Jun 1, 2006
3:39 pm
101203
Decoder locking is also easy to do with JMRI (DecoderPro). Jon Miller AT&SF For me time has stopped in 1941 Digitrax, Chief/Zephyr systems, JMRI user NMRA Life...
Jon Miller
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Jun 1, 2006
3:39 pm
101204
To: Jon, List This 'decoder lock' functionality has been discussed before with regard to the DH123 and DH163 decoders. In some instances the feature works,...
Bob Young
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Jun 1, 2006
5:18 pm
101205
Thanks Frank, checked the wires, no breaks, and definitely Rail A & B going to district. I havent checked the voltage since I managed to get the loconet ...
Kim Halik
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Jun 1, 2006
6:10 pm
101206
... Really? News to me. Call me stupid, but I use DecoderPro and I couldn't figure out how. Even after reading that VERY LONG instruction I was directed to,...
John Black
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Jun 1, 2006
6:20 pm
101207
To: John Which takes 'us' back to my earlier statement "the DH163 may not support decoder lock", the validity of which has been challenged. Bob Young ...
Bob Young
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Jun 1, 2006
6:48 pm
101208
Look under the Digitrax tab. Decoder lock enabled/disabled lock address....
ckimbrough_2000
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Jun 1, 2006
7:27 pm
101209
Jim, I have my On3 layout in a 12'X 12' room. It is an around the walls shelf type layout wit ha mainline loop, a couple of passing sidings, a mining...
Gordon Reynolds
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Jun 1, 2006
7:48 pm
101210
... using the Decoder definition file for a DH163.< ... address.< OR, Go to "Tools" and then select "Multi-decoder control". ... decoder lock", the validity...
Jon Miller
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Jun 1, 2006
8:12 pm
101211
Hi Guys, ... I've used Decoder Locking on several of my Digitrax N-Scale DN163Kxx decoders and it all seems to work. I even persevered with the "Tools->Multi...
Alex Shepherd
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Jun 1, 2006
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