Lionel Fastrack Command Switches

Trainlover9943 posted:

I have two CC switches (both programmed to ID 2) on my legacy remote. I just recently extended the antennas in both switches to get better signal. Now each switch will only work with my hand over the switch. What should I do? I'm running them, along with my accessories on an MRC purse power transformer. Switches are item number 6-81946

My guess is the extension caused a block in connectivity. Maybe put it back to original and see what happens.

Sid's Trains posted:

Trainlover9943 posted:

I have two CC switches (both programmed to ID 2) on my legacy remote. I just recently extended the antennas in both switches to get better signal. Now each switch will only work with my hand over the switch. What should I do? I'm running them, along with my accessories on an MRC purse power transformer. Switches are item number 6-81946

My guess is the extension caused a block in connectivity. Maybe put it back to original and see what happens.

Could be. I'll give that a try. 

Update  moved both switches to my workbench (TMCC and 180 PH) and they worked with no signal problems. I also tied both switches together for power. Any ideas now? 

Trainlover9943 posted:

Update  moved both switches to my workbench (TMCC and 180 PH) and they worked with no signal problems. I also tied both switches together for power. Any ideas now? 

Maybe it's something on your layout causing interference, like a piece of metal that would block the signal.

Sid's Trains posted:

Trainlover9943 posted:

Update  moved both switches to my workbench (TMCC and 180 PH) and they worked with no signal problems. I also tied both switches together for power. Any ideas now? 

Maybe it's something on your layout causing interference, like a piece of metal that would block the signal.

I didn't think of that. That could be, I'll check. 

Update. I added a separate legacy signal to the switch combo and it's working better. Not perfect as one is a little slow to respond but better than before.