Cab-1L question

Yes you are, this was discussed previously.  The CAB-1L will indeed only run on 2.4ghz.

Hi Peter,

What version of Legacy Firmware are you running?  It is our experience the V1.5+ (latest is 1.52) has equivalent range of the Cab-1.  I am curious if you have the latest software, and if you have tried changing channels to increase the range.

 

Hmm...  Gotta' go and pick up 1.52, I didn't notice that it was out.

 

I see that only 1.51 is available so far, where do I find 1.52?

Hi Jon,

 

I have only 1.51.  Since I have a Mac, I had to buy the module from you folks rather than use the black module download.

 

I am curious as to why a new channel would increase the range, and should I just randomly try other ones or is there a preferred channel for better range?

I wonder what was changed in 1.52? 

 

You should be able to find someone locally that will load the current version on to black modules if you have the modules.  If you're really stuck, send them to me and I'll load them.

I bet the next "batch" of command sets will be delivered with 1.52 installed.

I don`t get this.I have a 30 x 14 foot layout,28 switches ,24 isolated sidings.

I do not experiance any signal problems with the cab 1 or the cab 2. WHY??

There was a thread back when Legacy first came out that found some channels did better than others (the mid ranges seem best)  Also you could have something (other wireless device) interfering on one channel that isn't on the other.

we run channel 9 and can be in the restroom 50 feet away and have no issues.

I have also found some 4ft fluorescent lights to raise h**l with devices on this frequency. Lights on problems, lights off no problems.

Ron

Peter, 1.51 is very recent, and should be better then you describe relative to range.  The channel is just one of those things to try, try 3, 6, 9 - this will give you a decent frequency spectrum to see what happens.

 

V1.52 was released for the LUG meeting at York; and will be in the latest manufactured 990 sets.  I think 1.52 is available for download, I will check on that tomorrow and make sure it is downloadable.

 

V1.52 fixed a few bugs in the AUX2 lighting panel and supports the Legacy Station Sounds cars due out later this year; along with some tweaks for the iPad app out shortly.

I finally just got 1.5 ( lastest Version I thought)set of modules coming in the mail. Got them from a forum member. Just like stuff at best buy. Just made it out the door and already obsolete! Gosh darn it! Keeping up is hard to do. Guess I will always be a step behind. Thats life.

I may be wrong but I think the frequencies used for Legacy (2.4 gig) are the same as most wireless routers use. Many wireless routers automatically pick the frequency but you can make them stay on one frequency and specify the frequency. If you have Legacy and operate on the same frequency as your wireless devices you are likely to have interference.  All IMO; I have TMCC so I am no expert but I thought I would point this out.  Don

  

You're correct about the router's Don.  I lock mine on a specific channel for that very reason.  The router is in the same room as my Legacy set, so I need to keep them from stepping on each other.

this is true of all electronics today.  plus at least the legacy is backward compatible so if you do not update you are not missing much.

The Lionel web site still downloads V1.51. no V1.52 yet.

Boy, I got worried when RaifanRon mentioned problems with fluorescent lights interfering with his Legacy signal - I have 13 four tube fixtures lighting my layout (big layout).  So, I tested them this afternoon and fortunately found no effect, positive or negative.  

 

But I did take Jon's suggestion and reset my channel to #9.  By myself, I didn't notice any difference this afternoon but will wait to see when I next have folks over to see if there is an improvement - hope so.

I use channel #9 here, and also at the club, which makes it convenient.