SPST Switch Recommendation

There seems to be some myth that you need a "special" switch of some sort to carry the DCS signal.

I have used regular SPDT and DPDT toggle switches, 12 position rotary switches, and the Atlas 205 4 pole A-B switches with good success with DCS, with Rev I TIU's.

I don't think you need to go out of your way. Pick a decent switch from your local electrical jobber, or Digikey or Mouser, and you should be just fine.

Someone asked recently if a knife switch would work with DCS.

I have not tried this, but there is no reason it would not work that I can see.

Rod

These are just $1.50 each and you can just use one of the two poles.

http://www.allelectronics.com/...TOGGLE-SWITCH/1.html

Run Room   http://www.slsprr.net/default.htm

I like using Cole Hersee #55055 SPST switch. The lever is the "long bat" type. 

All good info from the guys.  Do yourself a favor and stay clear from Radio Shack switches.  Spend the money for good product and do the job one time.

Marty,

Do yourself a favor and stay clear from Radio Shack switches. 

FYI, there are Radio Shack switches and there are better Radio Shack switches. My layout uses a lot of toggle switches and approx. 90% of them are from Radio Shack. DCS signal strength is just fine.

In the past 8 years I've found one toggle that degraded the DCS signal, and it was not from Radio Shack.

Thanks for all the great replies.

I have heard both good and bad about Radio Shack stuff also. For the most part I guess it can be hit or miss depending on what you are buying.

I will look into all recommended here too.

Thanks again,

Tim

Barry, I am glad you are happy with them.  I stayed clear early on.  I have never had a switch go bad. My layout will be 30 years old this July 2.  I spent the money up front for better switches.  I have worked on layouts where guys used RS switches and the results were not always good.