Two DCS Remote Commanders on same layout?

James, 

I tried that once just for fun with the DCSRC I sold you and another one I had sitting around. Didn't work really well. Lots of interference and/or engines responding to commands intended for the other engine, etc. Even with the bases isolated, it still wasn't that great. 

I don't believe the older IR unit is compatible in any way with the new DCSRC but I may be wrong. 

NO, All the same and it sends to an Engine Reset Address.  So both remotes would control all the engine on the layout at once.  Now the full DCS system would work, because each engine has it's own address.  G

Thanks to you both for the good info!

You can use the DCS-RC with the full DCS, though it escapes me why you'd want to.  The DCS-RC will control an engine that's in factory reset condition, and the full DCS will control any locomotives that are added to the remote.  Barry point this out once, and I had to try it.

I believe you could run two Remote Commanders on the same layout with each controlling its own isolated loop. However the receivers would have to be shielded from one another so you could point the remote at one without the intended infrared signal being picked up by the other. Some of us with Sanyo television sets have already become proficient at sharing the remote with other devices by shielding one from the other. Most of the time the palm of your hand is a sufficient shield. It's very convenient to be able to change TV channels with your train remote.

  Yes you can as i did it for 6 months before full DCS.Keep your receivers separated and aim your IR remotes accordingly. You may get occasional cross signal so pay attention.

Yes, separate them by putting them on opposite ends of the layout.

Point the remote at the one controlling the engine you want to change.

From across the room you may still control both at once.

I'm not sure what the beam width angle is from the remote.