Rick Rubino posted:MTH DCS is just a cheap china built rip off of the NCE system right down to the radio freq they use. DCS has many loyal followers but personally I know no one who has much luck with it including myself.
This would take this post way off topic in proper responses.
If you can't get it to work, I have to say that you first need to understand how it works. If you're not interested that's fine too. I don't think bashing it makes you look any better here. There are plenty of satisfied users.
It works for me. It can be frustrating when it doesn't. It's usually something overlooked. Maybe I could help you?
Many people prefer systems that are bullet proof. There's not many that I've come across. Each has issues and a need for understanding. Poor wiring practices can make running big consists ****. They show you where your wiring is bad. Ground planes, snubbers, etc., etc., makes battery more enticing! 
