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Post by husafreak on May 30, 2022 12:56:18 GMT -5
Does anyone know of a source for the D&H PD05A? Preferably in the USA. I see them in Germany or UK shops and that's fine but does anyone know who might have the lowest shipping rates? I'd like to try the SW1500 install shown in this months Z Track magazine.
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Post by tjdreams on May 30, 2022 21:10:22 GMT -5
Where in Germany or the UK did you find them in stock? I've never found them here in the US and every overseas dealer I've tried has been sold out for months.
Last time I was able to order any was back before Christmas. I tried to order a Dozen of the PD05A-3 (the -3 is the wired version). But all I could get was 6 of the PD05A-4's (the -4 has a 6 pin plug attached to the board)
and 2 of the PD05A-1's (the -1 only has solder pads, no connectors or wires).
Shipping and insurance for 8 decoders from England was around $15.oo.
I've been checking the websites about once a week for a few months now. I have 3 people wanting me to install decoders for them but I can't find/get the decoders right now.
David
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Post by husafreak on May 30, 2022 21:52:21 GMT -5
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Post by husafreak on May 31, 2022 10:17:16 GMT -5
I have received notice this morning that the decoder order is processed and shipped. So far this DMToys has been exemplary to deal with. No to await the package and to try and open that SW1500 withought breaking it…
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Post by BAZman on May 31, 2022 16:05:37 GMT -5
I have 8 of them, I believe with wires. When I get back from Germany this Friday, I’ll check Saturday.
Note: you do not want to order the non-leaded ones, the are designed for direct PC board mount (reflow solder)
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Post by husafreak on May 31, 2022 20:21:15 GMT -5
I am pretty sure I got the right ones (-3) and the picture showed wires trailing off it...
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Post by shamoo737 on Jun 11, 2022 7:03:17 GMT -5
I have 8 of them, I believe with wires. When I get back from Germany this Friday, I’ll check Saturday. Note: you do not want to order the non-leaded ones, the are designed for direct PC board mount (reflow solder) Did you get it. |
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Post by husafreak on Jun 11, 2022 23:22:38 GMT -5
Not yet
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Post by BAZman on Jun 12, 2022 15:26:01 GMT -5
10, no leads PD05A-0
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Post by husafreak on Jun 14, 2022 19:44:55 GMT -5
Good news, I received the DCC boards from DM Toys today, excellent to deal with, tracking, etc. two weeks to my door not bad. It appears they are partners with Modellbahn Union? My decoders came with brochures that have both DM and MU logos on them. I also got a gift, N scale lazer cut wood shipping crates. So this is a legitimate source for sure.
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Post by BAZman on Jun 14, 2022 23:07:55 GMT -5
That’s where we have been getting them for some time.
I’ll send you the ‘short manual’ tomorrow.
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Post by husafreak on Jun 15, 2022 21:25:09 GMT -5
I'm not sure I understand? When I looked at Modellbahn Union (who I have ordered from before) they had 1 PDA05 decoder board in stock, but DM toys website had options to buy many more. So I thought it was worth mentioning. Then I was surprised upon delivery that the two companies appear to have something in common. In any event thank you very much for the "short manual" to these boards, I look forward to that, much appreciated.
Oh yeah, they sent me a bunch of color brochures but all for N scale stuff.
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