Communication Problem Between Legacy Base and Hand Held Controller. | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

ShyloOGR Forum Member

I run Lionel Legacy System around the perimeter of my basement which is 30' by 20'. My house was built in the early 50's and has a cement block wall down the center of the basement, but is open for two doorways. The problem is the Legacy signal will not send thru the block wall. Is there a solution? I was wondering if I could put a base on each side of the wall. Appreciate any suggestions. Thank You, Larry

7/4/217:44 AM

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Mellow Hudson MikeOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Shylo,

There are a number of prior posts on this topic going back quite a few years. Take a look at these for a start:

Extending range of Legacy antenna

Pair the 9db antenna with a booster

They should help.

Mike

7/4/218:14 AM

gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

You can NOT use multiple command bases.

You can put one of the hi-gain antennas in the doorway to help with the issue. You can also consider picking up something like this 2.4ghz WiFi Amplifier in conjunction with the better antenna.

One of these 8db Antennas will also help.

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7/4/218:24 AM

ShyloOGR Forum Member

Thank You for your help on Legacy communication problem between controller and base. I have ordered the items you suggested. Shylo

ShyloOGR Forum Member

Thanks Mike for your reply. Shylo

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