Re: TMCC signal doubler

[Steve Wise <swise@aoot.com>]

On Sat, 2006-11-18 at 22:47 -0600, Scott A Smiley wrote:
> After today I agree that we need to do something.  My new engine would
> not run on track 4 but my Dad's would this afternoon but earlier would
> not.  I understand that Russ had problems on track 3 too.  I had
> flickering lights and the engine would not keep moving.  I took it over
> to Craig's track it ran great.  Also at home everything worked, including
> the sound system which was quiet  on ours.
> 
> Some ideas to consider:
> Connect the outside rails on modules with Kline shadow rail, the stuff
> with plastic ties.
> Convert one of the extra wires to an additional ground loop and connect
> it into the ground system on all modules.
> Replace or add a new Wire harness around the track, bigger wire and new
> plugs
> 
> The doubler looks interesting and does not sound too expensive.  WE could
> try one and see if we notice a difference before adding one to all
> tracks.
> 
> 
> Is there any way that the TMCC signal is getting messed up by the DCS
> system?  I thought we determined that they worked completely differently.
> 

We can certainly try removing DCS right now while we're experiencing
problems and see if things get better.

> Could a base unit get worn out?  A power master go bad and mess up the
> signals?  

This is possible IMO.  I can bring in my command base sometime and try
it out.