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Title: Programming a loco address
Post by: Choffire on July 30, 2010, 09:38:19 AM

I'm new to DCC. I just bought a DCC Spectrum loco with the standard address 003 and I can't change it with my MRC Progedy Wireless system. I follow the instructions but the address stays 003. Can someone help - this is frustrating! Thanks a million

Title: Re: Programming a loco address
Post by: lescar on July 30, 2010, 09:54:42 AM

I'm not to familiar with MRC system, but what I have found out using the Digitrax Super Chief system that a 1000 Ohm resistor is needed across the rails to provide more current to the decoder for programming. Hope this helps, I'm sure others will chime in with more suggestions.

Les

Title: Re: Programming a loco address
Post by: Choffire on July 30, 2010, 10:08:46 AM

Thanks - I'll try that

Title: Re: Programming a loco address
Post by: lescar on July 30, 2010, 10:17:36 AM

I forgot to ask if you where using a programming track or not, :-[ I use a programming track for addressing, if you are using the main line I'm not sure if the resistor will work. Hopefully someone else will jump in.

Les

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