Is it worth it to install a Digitrax UR92 in the ceiling? I'm thinking about putting one as close to the center of the layout as possible, and mounting it in the ceiling. The easiest place to put it would be near the command stations, but those are against one wall. If I put it there, the farthest away an operator would be is about 30', well within the 300' that Digitrax claims as an effective range. I'm wondering about interference from intervening decks, backdrops, etc. Or does it not really make much difference at these distances?

I have fallen into DCC hell, and I really need help getting out. 

I have a large amount of Atlas code 80 track and Bachmann EZ track. Is Bachmann EZ track code 80? If so, how difficult would it be to incorporate both types of track into my layout? I would ballast the entire railroad so the EZ track ballast would be covered up and hopefully there would be no noticeable difference.

Thanks

Tim

Hi everyone. I recently took delivery of an MT F3-A. I have been in the process of laying the track for my new railroad. I have been using the F3-A to test the track as it goes along. Some few days ago, it started up in silent mode. I have tried F3 to start up the sound but I can see that it is responding to any DCC commands except for forward/back. No sound, no lights, no bells or whistles.