How do I bring the sound volume down on my new Athearn F7?

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
1

I only drive in analog, dc, mode.

2

Try the web site below. It might be referring to DCC, but you can call Tony’s and find out if it is possible in analog. .

http://www.tonystrains.com/technews/loconews/loud-locos.htm

3

I’m not sure about the Athearns but Proto’s have a magnetic wand that you can use. Does the Athearns come with a wand as well?

4

The Athearn engines us a MRC sound decoder. Send an email to both Athearn and MRC to cover all the bases…

Jim Bernier

5

I found it!!
Its not in the Athearn instruction buts easy.

  • Remove the body. Fingernails between fueltank and skirt. In A-unit you have to unscrew the front coupler.

  • In the middle of the circuit board its a "potentimeter". I dont know if thats the right word in english, but its the only thing you can screw on there so you can`t make any mistake.

Very, very good sound and level now.
Modelrailroading is FUN!

Swedetrain

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Just rip out the speaker and bash it with a BFH. That should lower the volume.