Is there a meter than one could use to check DCS Signal Strength over a layout. Without having to run an engine and checking it with a Hand held DCS Controller.
I had in mind something not unlike my volt meter, that I can scan for voltage problems thru the wiring insulation.
I know if there is something out there one or several of you folks would know!.................Thanks............................Brandy!
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None that I know of. The technology of making one isn't all that complex, but I don't know of a commercial product that does that, other than running the engine around.
I wanted to post a suggestion a while back and cancelled it.
In G gauge, they could make a car that would test DCS signal strength, voltage at the track, track levelness across the rails, etc. I have to do this while I'm building my outdoor layout. I use an engine and a car with a torpedo level on top.
I retracted the suggestion because of this O gauge forum thing!
Hand held o-scope on a flat car could work, but pricey !!!
Following the 'scope into tunnels would be a bit problematic! 
I guess one could make their own. Any PS2 or PS3 board could be installed in a car and wouldn't know that it wasn't inside an engine. It would report back on signal strength.
That MTH O gauge track inspection car always intrigued me. I've never seen one offered with scale wheels. I thought I'd make a custom one someday in G scale. I got lazy and just used whatever engine was on the tracks! The MTH G gauge coal cars double as track cleaners when a scotchbright sponge is slid underneath. Throw a torpedo level on top and a MTH engine up front for signal......
Ooops, G gauge again.
The PS/3 board is small enough to install in a fairly small unit.
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