MTH DSC Remote Problem

billinmass
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MTH DSC Remote Problem Sept 21, 2023 17:10:32 GMT via mobile

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Post by billinmass on Sept 21, 2023 17:10:32 GMT

I have an early (20 year old) MTH DCS which has worked awkwardly but nice. Over the last year the remote does not turn on easily and now fails to turn on at all. It is not a battery issue as I have opened the unit and measure 6.3 Volts at the board.
Any suggestions? Does anyone repair these? The TIU operates perfectly. If this system is so obsolete that it’s not serviceable what are the alternatives to operate 2 Proto 2 MTH loco systems on the same track?
Thank you in advance.
Bill

ron045 Senior Member Posts: 338	MTH DSC Remote Problem Dec 29, 2023 5:23:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ron045 on Dec 29, 2023 5:23:47 GMT If the remote is dead, can you download the app? This is one of the main reasons I left DCS for other open DCC in Blunami. Ron
	I'd rather be lucky than good.

Adam Moderator Posts: 10,692	MTH DSC Remote Problem Dec 29, 2023 11:43:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Adam on Dec 29, 2023 11:43:45 GMT You would need the WIU to use the APP. I use the app and have had no issues with it. Though I haven't upgraded to the latest version that I hear may have some issues.
	Adam Rypinski President of the MESA-East Model Railroad We are small but mighty! www.youtube.com/channel/UC2byvagcL0P8JD4LgJdnnPw Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. -Will Rogers

Adam Moderator Posts: 10,692	MTH DSC Remote Problem Dec 29, 2023 12:18:11 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Adam on Dec 29, 2023 12:18:11 GMT I forgot about the forthcoming combine TIU/WIU. It was supposed to come out like 3 years ago. If my tiu breaks I will just run conventional.
	Adam Rypinski President of the MESA-East Model Railroad We are small but mighty! www.youtube.com/channel/UC2byvagcL0P8JD4LgJdnnPw Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. -Will Rogers

chuck New Member Posts: 42	MTH DSC Remote Problem Dec 31, 2023 6:18:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by chuck on Dec 31, 2023 6:18:50 GMT Buy a new remote.

chuck New Member Posts: 42	MTH DSC Remote Problem Dec 31, 2023 23:11:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by chuck on Dec 31, 2023 23:11:12 GMT Look around as my dealer has a bunch of them in stock...at least a case of them.

Country Joe Global Moderator Posts: 9,623	MTH DSC Remote Problem Dec 31, 2023 23:38:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Country Joe on Dec 31, 2023 23:38:56 GMT Jim, I found this at Legacy Station, says it’s in stock. At $199 it’s not cheap. It’s the only one I found. www.legacystation.com/mth-50-1002-dcs-remotehttps://www.legacystation.com/mth-50-1002-dcs-remote
	Joe The Florida East Coast Railway in N scale IMG_1102 by Joe

Post by billinmass on Sept 21, 2023 17:10:32 GMT

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