ok so ive had a regular starter ez command dcc controller for a while because i have always known that i wasnt going to get a big layout. i have had my eye on a dcc sound f3 and 4-8-4. i know that with this controller you can only do the first 10 sounds. so, if i get a walk around companion, does that mean i can control more sounds
probably not. the command station is the "brains" of the dcc system, and add on throttles are just that, add ons. they do not add to the functionality of the overall system, in mych the same way upgrading the mouse on your computer doesn't increase its speed.
unfortunately, you've run into the limitations of the entry level ez command, and there really is no upgrade to access those extra sound functions other than replacing the ez command with something better.
the question im going to ask does it have more than 10 sound affects some sounds from 11 up i dont use much anyways which are very few that i own i do have 30 locos that have sound and 2 pass 11. and you might like one thats up there you could have a freind reprogram your F keys to lower the number for your ez command. i use my ez command to change direction of locos without doing the cv chnage on my nicer system and one loop of track that doesnt connect to my main to run my trolly cars.
Dear All,
The EZ Command controls eight sound functions. You will need a more advanced unit, like Dynamis, Lenz, NCE, or Digitraxx, to control up to 28 functions.
Have fun!
the Bach-man