Question about 1-L Legacy base compatibility.

Chris LoneroOGR Forum Member

I have a feeling I know the answer already but I wanted to confirm. I have an old Legacy system I mean when they first came out old! My remote is fine and I have the latest upgraded Legacy version installed but my command base has been dropping the signal at times when I'm running. Everything stops dead in its tracks and I have to play with the antenna or shut it all off and turn it back on to get a signal again. I'm thinking my command base may be on it's way out. Question. If I just buy the 1-L Legacy base that could serve as my new replacement command base without buying another remote and all yes? I have recently replaced my DCS TIU and it has made a huge difference in my signal proformance but I bought that about the same time as my Legacy unit.

12/15/169:56 AM

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bigdodgetrainOGR Forum Member

send your base back to lionel for repair.

but first check to see if the wire attached to the antenna base is loose inside the base.

12/15/1610:13 AM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Chris Lonero posted:
Question. If I just buy the 1-L Legacy base that could serve as my new replacement command base without buying another remote and all yes? I have recently replaced my DCS TIU and it has made a huge difference in my signal proformance but I bought that about the same time as my Legacy unit.

No, the BASE1L does not work with the CAB2. However, the CAB1L works with the Legacy command base.

12/15/1611:58 AM

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Chris LoneroOGR Forum Member

gunrunnerjohn posted:
Chris Lonero posted:
Question. If I just buy the 1-L Legacy base that could serve as my new replacement command base without buying another remote and all yes? I have recently replaced my DCS TIU and it has made a huge difference in my signal proformance but I bought that about the same time as my Legacy unit.
No, the BASE1L does not work with the CAB2. However, the CAB1L works with the Legacy command base.

I kind of thought that might be the case. Not sure what the life expectancy of a base unit might be?

12/15/1612:13 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

My base is around 5 years old, still truckin'. I can't imagine why they'd go bad once infant mortality has run it's course.

12/15/1612:41 PM

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Chris LoneroOGR Forum Member

I don't know if they go bad or not? Does anyone remember What year did Legacy first hit the market?

12/17/1610:06 AM

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BKobernusOGR Forum Member

On our Midwest Division of TCA Modular Group layout we experienced similar issues, plus more up at Trainfest. We talked to the guys at Lionel, they took it, sent it in for repair, and we received it back in 3 weeks. $0 cost. Works great now. Just in time for Operation North Pole.

So yeah, Send it in to Lionel. it's Covered under Warranty.

12/17/1610:16 AM

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Chris LoneroOGR Forum Member

Funny. I figured my Waranty would be long gone by now. I'll give them a call.

12/17/1610:47 AM

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