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Tethered Throttle

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Tethered Throttle
Posted by JGray on Sunday, December 20, 2009 10:28 AM
I plan to buy a Digitrax Zephyr. I want to add a tethered throttle. So far, I think I need a UT4 throttle and a UP5 loco net connector. I cannot find any info. about the tether (cable) itself (like how long it is). Nor, can I find where Digitrax sells them. My question: is the cord (tether) simply a user provided six wire phone cord? Thanks Jim
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Posted by Phoebe Vet on Sunday, December 20, 2009 10:33 AM

It comes with a decent length coiled cord.

Dave

Lackawanna Route of the Phoebe Snow

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Posted by JoeinPA on Sunday, December 20, 2009 12:19 PM

 Jim:

As Phoebe noted the UT4 comes with a coiled cable.  It will comfortably reach about 5 feet.  It is not detachable from the throttle.  Tony's Trains (http://www.tonystrains.com) sells six wire cables and couplers that could be used to lengthen the cord or you could add additional UP5 panels around the layout to extend your reach.

Joe 

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Posted by JGray on Sunday, December 20, 2009 12:22 PM
Thanks for the reply. Do you know how long the coiled cord is? If I can move the tethered throttle a radius of 10 feet, I will need only one loco net connector. If not, can the cord be extended by using six wire cord and connectors (phone or data)? Thanks again Jim
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Posted by JGray on Sunday, December 20, 2009 12:25 PM
Thanks Joe; Your response and my next question obviously crossed during transmision. Disregard my second question as your excellent answer provided all the info. I need. Thanks Again Jim

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