Something else to use besides a light bulb to improve DCS signal | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

twistedridezOGR Forum Member

I have a signal issue on a large around the room layout. I install an MTH 3 light billboard to one of the track feeds and it improved my signal to 10 all the way around the layout. My question is , Is there anything I can use in place of the lightbulbs/ billboard that I don't need to worry about blowing out like a light bulb?? Resistor or something?

6/29/198:39 AM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Have you tried the Susan Deats filter? Lasts forever and doesn't consume any power either.

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rrmanOGR Forum Member

Liked the article on the who,what why of the DCS signal and why this RC network is effective.

twistedridezOGR Forum Member

Thank You! I'm going to give it a shot.

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