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Title: decoder selection for k-4
Post by: rbtvgo on November 26, 2009, 09:13:52 AM

I have a k-4 that is DCC ready. Can anyone recommend a decoder that would work well in this loco. Would like to have all the features including sound. I know that there are a lot of choices out there. What do most people recommend? Does anyone know of any magazine articles that were published on this, (Specifically a k-4 decoder install)?

Title: Re: decoder selection for k-4
Post by: the Bach-man on November 26, 2009, 10:53:03 PM

Dear RB,
Try Soundtraxx. You'll love their sound!
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Title: Re: decoder selection for k-4
Post by: ebtbob on November 28, 2009, 12:16:40 PM

Get a Tsunami light steam decoder.

Title: Re: decoder selection for k-4
Post by: rich1998 on November 28, 2009, 01:36:21 PM

suggestions below. a tsunami micro might works also. do not know what current the loco draws. if around 0.5 amp, the micro is good for 0.75 amp. I use the micros.
you would need a 8 nmra pin plug soldered to the decoder wires to plug into the pc board.
speaker install might be an issue. i have not seen the inside of the tender.
this will not be plug and play.

http://litchfieldstation.com/DCC-University/install/HOSS/InstallationExamplesHOSS.htm

others will have suggestions.
lex

Title: Re: decoder selection for k-4
Post by: rbtvgo on November 29, 2009, 01:31:57 PM

thanks alot for all the information. Gives me a direction to go. Thanks again.
rbtvgo

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