Good Afternoon everyone, Happy New Year: I have an MRC 1808 sound decoder in my Kato SD90/43 MAC -- its never been all that good -- not real pleased with it. The original lost its sound within 1 hour of getting it, took them 2 months to decide to send me a new one. This one has been running softly, but "OK" it does not have a keep alive, and its REALLY sensitive to track conditions. However today a new problem developed. My Kato P40 with the 1810 decoder runs around the layout pretty well not much in the way of stopping and stuff, but the SD90, acts just like dirty track and wont stay running, except that even when sitting still and idling, the front headlight is flickering rapidly. it does NOT have any kind of effects available or enabled for the headlight. Im beginning to suspect a problem with this particular decoder, does anyone have any kind of suggestions or advice? If it is indeed bad, Im going to cut my losses and replace the decoder -- probably with something from Tsunami, BUT -- I would like to hear your suggestions on a replacement decoder Thanks TIM San Luis and Rio Grande
My experience with MRC boards is absolutely negative. Sorry, but they belong in the garbage can. Take an ESU or Tsunami and you'll enjoy it more.
Hi Dogwood, yes, im rapidly coming to that conclusion, and will be replacing them when money permits -- thats for sure, HOWEVER, cleaning the wheels and rails with rubbing alchohol has made a HUGE difference, so I'll enjoy that while I can until I replace things TIM
