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Posted by Billwiz on Friday, February 5, 2021 7:27 AM

UPSD40-2_3612
do any of you have expirience with a SDH166D decoder? i wanna know if its good to use or not

 

I have installed 2-3 SDH166D decoders.  For my purposes, they are fine.  I'm not concerned with matching the correct diesel engine sound to the locomotive.  These decoders do not get very loud - which may be good depending on individual circumstances.  Overall, I'm happy with the SDH166D.  For me, it is a good trade off of low cost, decent operation, etc.  

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Posted by UPSD40-2_3612 on Thursday, February 4, 2021 9:41 AM

Wow, this is amazing!

 

So, im starting out as a model railroader, and i dont have any space for a railroad (yet) and im starting out as a club member for caldwell model railroad club. I recently bought dc F7 unit, and i was wondering, do you guys have any budget sound and light dcc decoder that i could have?

also do any of you have expirience with a SDH166D decoder? i wanna know if its good to use or not

 

sorry for the long and strung-out post,

UP

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Posted by Tophias on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 6:11 PM

UPSD40-2_3612

Hello, i was wondering some things and before i continue this thread i would like a person with EXTREMELY good knowledge to help me on my way

 

 

ok, so we're waiting on the edges of our seats. So what is ur question(s)?

Thanks,

UP

 

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Posted by mbinsewi on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 9:04 PM

richhotrain
That would be me.  

Laugh  Bow  Seems like the beginning of a great relationship.  Laugh

Mike.

EDIT:  Of course, has hasn't met everybody yet.  Whistling

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Posted by RR_Mel on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 8:49 PM

There is a lot of Forum members with more combined knowledge than you will ever need but you will never know until you ask your questions.

 

Mel


 
My Model Railroad   
http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/
 
Bakersfield, California
 
I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

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Posted by BigDaddy on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 8:42 PM

FlattenedQuarter
There is no Yoda or Obi-Wan here.

Oh I think there is, but the OP is going to have to wade through the rest of us schlubs.Dunce

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Posted by richhotrain on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 8:27 PM

UPSD40-2_3612

Hello, i was wondering some things and before i continue this thread i would like a person with EXTREMELY good knowledge to help me on my way

Thanks,

UP

 

That would be me.  Cool

Rich

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Posted by FlattenedQuarter on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 7:42 PM

Welcome in. There is no Yoda or Obi-Wan here. There is however a generous deep well of collective knowledge so ask away grasshopper. 

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 7:17 PM

The model railroading community is extremely knowledgeable, but there's a lot to know.  I know more about wiring and DCC systems than most, and I have built lots of kits, but don't ask me about airbrushes because I know nothing about them.

So, ask your questions freely.  The right person will show up.

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse. 

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Posted by Billwiz on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 6:50 PM

I have a lot of extremely good knowledge but probably not what yo are looking for. But ask an actual question and the great and knowledgeable folks will help you. 

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Posted by UPSD40-2_3612 on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 1:26 PM

Hello, i was wondering some things and before i continue this thread i would like a person with EXTREMELY good knowledge to help me on my way

Thanks,

UP

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