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Wireless DCC and/or Good Old DC - What More Do You Need?

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Posted by wjstix on Monday, October 17, 2022 9:36 AM

richhotrain
So, once again, I ask, what's wrong with a handheld DCC throttle or a DC power pack to run trains?

I think the issue comes if you want to do radio/wireless control. You have to spend several hundred dollars for a wireless receiver and at least one radio/wireless handheld unit. On the other hand, most people already own a cellphone or tablet, so there's not as much expense involved in doing it. Now with decoders like Blunamis, you don't even need DCC, you can accomplish the same thing on DC power.

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Posted by Llenroc fan on Monday, October 17, 2022 12:35 PM

I, too, like Brussel Sprouts but will pass on the Lima Beans (my wife calls them Butter Beans - sure look like Limas to me) and the Liver and Onions! 

Eat what you enjoy and use technology if it fits your situation.  Most of all, have fun doing it.

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