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97378
Sometimes the simple answer helps. Have you made sure that the program track and the wheels are clean? The currents on the PT are quite small, and dirt will...
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Mar 1, 2006
8:04 am
97379
Not funny! :>( ... From: "The Boomsmas" <bboomsma@...> To: <Digitrax@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 11:17 PM Subject: [Digitrax] New...
Phil Euper
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Mar 1, 2006
10:27 am
97380
Phil, I take it from your comment this is a spoof! I could not get the video to play so I really don't know. ... ...
John Bisset
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Mar 1, 2006
11:48 am
97381
That was because I when I Downloaded ver 5.5 it was setup with a lenz system as the default system. I removed the Lenz system and now I have C & T. Now back to...
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Mar 1, 2006
12:44 pm
97382
Hi Mitch, Had the same problem with a Bachmann Loco. A 1k resistor accross the programing track solved the problem. Dianna Lee ... Hi Mitch, Has it *ever*...
Dianna Lee Sharps
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Mar 1, 2006
1:11 pm
97383
... of us that ... Off or ... Digitrax ... Off ... Off ... Off T ... C Off ... they use a ... By that ... off make ... Of course. I should have been able to...
oliver_mayes
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Mar 1, 2006
1:24 pm
97384
Thanks Mick, Nope, the tain isnt dirty...I tried programming it right out of the box. And I had a feeling that the track might have been an issue so I ...
Mitch G. Page
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Mar 1, 2006
1:25 pm
97385
The simplest way would be to visit your local Radio Shack (if it has not shut down yet) and get a 1K ohm resistor and a pair of small aligator clips. Solder...
Simon Griffin
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Mar 1, 2006
1:30 pm
97386
List, I am trying to match my various N scale locos speed etc CV's. However in the booklet supplied with the decoder it states thet a full list of CV's are...
Mike Deyzel
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Mar 1, 2006
1:41 pm
97387
Yes, The video and article in Model Railroader magazine are MR's annual April fools day jokes. Last year IIRC it was a new modular system called "NoTrack", in...
Richard Shirey
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Mar 1, 2006
2:13 pm
97388
You're probably looking at the instruction sheet for your specific decoder. You want the Digitrax Mobile Decoder Manual which covers all Digitrax decoders. Go...
Doug Stuard
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Mar 1, 2006
2:19 pm
97389
I am using Peco Code 80 manual turnouts on a 20' X 38' N scale layout. My operating scheme replicates ABS territory with permission to occupy main track given...
papagel2
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Mar 1, 2006
2:22 pm
97390
I have never used a flashing green, However I think it would be eazier and better to wire everything uniformily and then program using this panel to ...
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rgleas
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Mar 1, 2006
2:25 pm
97391
Mike, Down load this manual, it should be a little more helpful http://www.digitrax.com/ftp/decodermanual.pdf Model Railroading with DCC is fun, Rich S. ... ...
Richard Shirey
gizzmaxx
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Mar 1, 2006
2:29 pm
97392
Micro switches activated by the throw bar should work. ... permission...
ckimbrough_2000
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Mar 1, 2006
2:31 pm
97393
Electrofrog or insulfrog? Finger-flipped or ground throw? If you are using electrofrog with powered frogs (and have no aux contacts on your control...
Doug Stuard
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Mar 1, 2006
2:39 pm
97394
What a great imagination, or have you been puffing the "magic smoke" ofter produced by us newbies making miscalculations in installing DCC? The video won't be...
William Babcock
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Mar 1, 2006
2:54 pm
97395
Thanks for the info. I've wondered why from time to time I've had to change things. I think I will stay with one flashing color and wire the whole thing the...
oliver_mayes
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Mar 1, 2006
3:19 pm
97396
John, I got the video to play.....guess my sense of humor is not here today as I did not find it particularly funny. Sorry! Phil ... From: "John Bisset"...
Phil Euper
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Mar 1, 2006
3:25 pm
97397
Actually the led is operable up to 18 vdc. I have tested it on a regular power pack and it lights fine. I have installed dropping resistors in the 400 ohm to...
Roger King
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Mar 1, 2006
3:32 pm
97398
The whole video is very funny. Too bad you got up on the wrong side of the bed. Fred In a message dated 3/1/2006 10:27:14 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, ...
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Mar 1, 2006
3:34 pm
97399
... Well I clicked on the WMP picture, and the video played for me. I quite enjoyed the joke....
Alan B. Pearce
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Mar 1, 2006
3:46 pm
97400
Has anyone tried to use the IOMAX1 IOVI MAXIMIZER from MPLX ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS P.O. BOX 1732 HENDERSON, TEXAS 75653 as a booster? It is briefly listed under...
Mike Jensen
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Mar 1, 2006
4:07 pm
97401
Group, I remember seeing some posts relating to this subject some time ago, but cannot find the proper heading for them. Anyway, setting up at shows and...
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Mar 1, 2006
4:07 pm
97402
Hi guys and girls, I am trying to hook up a DS52 Stationary decoder to my Digitrax and it doesnt work. Can anyone help me with it? I bought the Empire Builder...
tannernt
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Mar 1, 2006
4:07 pm
97403
Helmut: Under advantages to DCC, I suggest adding: Running your locos like a real rr engineer, instead of running your track. Running as many locos...
Peter J. Gross
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Mar 1, 2006
4:17 pm
97404
Some older Lenz decoders do not support reading back CV data. My solution is to program them "blind." In a suitable progamming mode, press "CV" then key in...
Jim Banner
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Mar 1, 2006
4:18 pm
97405
Be sure that the configuration jumper is closed and the programming jumper is open. Also, be sure that the DB150 is not in programming mode (very little power...
Doug Stuard
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Mar 1, 2006
4:26 pm
97406
Hi Doug, I have the configuration jumper closed (for Tortoises), and the programming open (no programming). The DB150 is not programming, I am running the...
tannernt
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Mar 1, 2006
4:54 pm
97408
My F unit Stewart with DH163 was performing normally last week. Monday I put it on the track and could not call up the loco. Tried all kinds of stuff,...
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Mar 1, 2006
5:10 pm
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