MRC tech 6 and MTH --- need help

[DAVID FORTNEY]

I'm using a MRC tech 6 to run my sound equipped locos from MTH and BLI. All the BLI respond as they should. 

The MTH triplex sound does not start until I put it in DC then once the sound starts switch it over to the dual mode. i have to this every time I run the engine.

any suggestions?

 

 There has to be a better way to get the sounds started. 

 

 

 

 

 

[mlehman]

Never had a Tech 6, but heard that it does both DC and DCC. However, I don't believe it has the capability to do DCS, which the MTH engine decoders use. MTH has supposedly worked on the DCS vs DCC coampatbility issue, but that is likely what's limiting what the Tech 6 can control except in DC.

[CSX Robert]

DAVID FORTNEY

There has to be a better way to get the sounds started. 

Have you tried hitting F3 (starup/shutdown)?

[zstripe]

A quote taken from the MRC Instruction manual. You'll notice that it states that it will control NMRA compatible equipment, MTH is not NMRA, guide lined. So, I don't know what to say, I don't have any experience with it....Hopefully someone does...if not, call MRC, is the only advice I could give.

''Thank you for purchasing this new Tech 6 Train Control System. This advanced train control system can control two types of locomotives; standard, analog D.C. locomotives and new sound-equipped locomotives that contain N.M.R.A. compatible sound or non-sound decoders. The new Tech 6 line of power packs will take you beyond the 21st Century of train control.''

Take Care! 

Frank

[DAVID FORTNEY]

CSX Robert

 

 

DAVID FORTNEY

There has to be a better way to get the sounds started. 

 

 

Have you tried hitting F3 (starup/shutdown)?

 

why I did not think of that is beyond me but thank you for the reminder. The engine now works perfectly with my tech 6. 

Dave

[cold steal]

This thread pushed me to get the tech 6. Ordered it the 2nd,delivered on the 3rd from train world. Now my Athearn challenger makes me smile.

[DAVID FORTNEY]

cold steal

This thread pushed me to get the tech 6. Ordered it the 2nd,delivered on the 3rd from train world. Now my Athearn challenger makes me smile.

 

you will love the Tech 6, it runs all my engines perfectly and a lot smoother including my MTH engines. 

[BRAKIE]

cold steal

This thread pushed me to get the tech 6. Ordered it the 2nd,delivered on the 3rd from train world. Now my Athearn challenger makes me smile.

 

I bought mine around 3 years ago and I love it..

I especially love the DC start volt,momentum and braking adjustments it offers since its the same as the DCC CV settings I use..

Gotta love the T-6 for the skilled switching it offers if one makes the DC adjustments I mention..

[cold steal]

oh wow,I have a lot to learn about this thing.One negative so far is the wire terminal will not hold in the wires. Screws just turn and turn without tightening. Am I doing this right?

[DAVID FORTNEY]

No your not, if your looking where you put the screws the wire goes in the top section, tighten the screw and your set. 

[BRAKIE]

cold steal

oh wow,I have a lot to learn about this thing.

 

May I suggest you  study the manuals? You might be surprise what the T-6 is capable of when it comes to DCC and DCC/Sound.