Massoth Navigator

[shropshire lad]

Hi guys, I'm debating buying a Navigator throttle with a view to converting it to wireless operation when I'm a little more flush with cash.
Any feedback, good or bad, from users would be most useful
Cheers |Colin

 

[Mez]

I like mine.
Dont know how to use all its applications yet.
Nice

 

[muns]

Conversion to wireless is an easy task. Buy the transmitter & receiver (make sure you get the correct one), open the back of the navigator, plug the transmitter in, put the navigator back together, connect up the receiver, job done.

You wont regret it.

 

[HBBahn]

They're fab.

But if you can stretch to it, get the wireless handset straight off. You can still use it with the cable, and it's cheaper than doing the upgrade later. Obviously, you'll still have to get the wireless receiver later, no saving there!

 

[littletone]

Great bit of kit, love it.
BUT my wireless receiver went wrong, so Jeremy sent it back to Massoth, that was 3 or 4 months ago and still no wireless receiver.

 

[Kevin]

I love mine. What I particularly like is the ability to see on a pictorial representation on screen of the loco under control and real time power consumption etc. Switching operating modes takes a little getting use to but the opportunities in terms of functionality available is immense. I'm operating mine wireless and that is so good. They are expensive but a quality product and a joy to use. Good for it!

 

[philkelly]

I love mine. What I particularly like is the ability to see on a pictorial representation on screen of the loco under control and real time power consumption etc. Switching operating modes takes a little getting use to but the opportunities in terms of functionality available is immense. I'm operating mine wireless and that is so good. They are expensive but a quality product and a joy to use. Good for it!

Couldn't agree more!

 

[nico]

I love mine. What I particularly like is the ability to see on a pictorial representation on screen of the loco under control and real time power consumption etc. Switching operating modes takes a little getting use to but the opportunities in terms of functionality available is immense. I'm operating mine wireless and that is so good. They are expensive but a quality product and a joy to use. Good for it!

Couldn't agree more!

same here

 

[mike]

love mine, ideal ,easy to use,makes a ideal phone..

 

[stockers]

They are brill.

 

[Nemo]

I had the same issue about 2 months ago, eventually I bought the wireless one and receiver which costs more money but well worth the extra cash. However buying the tethered one, it can be upgraded as mentioned earlier in this thread. Which ever way you go you will certainly not regret it.

 

[Philbahn]

Am I to take it that you are on mts 3.

Compared to the two lgb handsets it in a different universe.

Loco control , automatic functions.,auto routes, change points.control two locos double head change Cvs. Must I go on

Love it

 

[shropshire lad]

Thanks everyone, looks like some shopping at the weekend for me then
I'm currently running Lenz kit Phil, the command unit is stunning but even with updates the LH100 is showing it's age badly and there isn't a sensible cordless option available.
Looking forward to getting a new toy now, I suppose I should try and finish the railway extension to make it worthwhile!!

 

[whatlep]

Am I to take it that you are on mts 3.

Compared to the two lgb handsets it in a different universe.

Loco control , automatic functions.,auto routes, change points.control two locos double head change Cvs. Must I go on

Love it

Errm. You can do all those things with an LGB 55015 too! Oh and you can have your double-headers any way round you like, unlike the Massoth which doesn;t have that facility.

Now I've tried a Navigator but found it baffling, whereas the LGB kit is intuitive to me. I'm sticking to LGB kit, but I'll freely acknowledge that many of the GSC crowd swear by their Navvies.

 

[Philbahn]

I agree it does take a bit if getting use to Peter. But it is all in one hand.

And the back to front double heading is being looked into.

Suppose it is whatever floats your boat

 

[Cliff George]

Hello Colin,

It sounds as if you have discounted the XPA option. It works well and is VERY cheap compared to anything else, you do have to remember loco addresses and a few key press sequences. Maybe it is worth considering just to try out if cordless operation suits you.

To use a Navigator with Lenz you would need a DiMax multi receiver; I was not aware that these were available yet. Also I would be very careful about what features on the Navigator would be supported with the Lenz system. You will probably find that not all of them are; best to check before buying.

If you have a little more time and cash to invest you could go for software from RR&Co http://www.railroadandco.com/ this will allow you to use most smartphones/iPod/iPad etc to control your layout. Not only would you get pictures of your trains, but also a schematic diagram of your layout + a bunch of other features. You would also need a computer connected to your Lenz system + a WiFi network. I haven't tried this yet myself but by all accounts it works very well and I will be trying it out myself soon.

Hope that helps.

 

[Steve]

Best bit of kit i have bought , beat the Iphone hands down

 

[Phil]

I like these alot but i've not been able too buy one because funds don't allow at the moment maybe never
But have been fortunate enough too use them at philbahns and mike and they are a amazing piece of blue kit best thing that look's like a smurf

 

[NigelP]

I like these alot but i've not been able too buy one because funds don't allow at the moment maybe never
But have been fortunate enough too use them at philbahns and mike and they are a amazing piece of blue kit best thing that look's like a smurf

LOL - I'll start calling mine the smurf from now on

 

[shropshire lad]

Hi Cliff thanks for the advice.
I've tried the xpa option and found it very limiting, I find it ok when controlling only one loco so it does have it's uses.
Dcc supplies has the Di max multi receivers in stock and are really clued up so I can check out any limits before buying.
Ideally i would like to get a complete new system but funds do not permit for the foreseeable future.