KATO FEF-3+ESU LOK Sound Micro V4.0=Soundfile XXX?

[Frank Klein]

Hi Everyone, calling out all the way from Holland.

I want to install an ESU Loksound Micro V4.0 in a KATO N-scale FEF-3, but can't find the right sound file.
I know this would be the right place to see if I need to order an ESU Select and use my Micro V.0 in one of my F7's!

Greetings

Frank Klein, Zaandam

[Paradise275]

Hi
I got mine from Streamline Back Shops (sales@sbs4ddc.com).
Their part number was 73800 which I think indicated the sound for the FEF-3
This is what I ordered.

SBS4DCC 1206 SMD Warm White LED Pre-Wired 38ga Magnet Wire SBS-1206-WW-P 1 $3.60 $3.60
SBS4DCC 0603 SMD Red LED Pre-Wired 38ga Magnet Wire SBS-0603-RD-P 1 $3.60 $3.60
SBS4DCC 1000 uF 25V Radial Capacitor SBS-C-R-25-1000 1 $1.50 $1.50
ESU 73800 LokSound Select Micro NMRA DCC Sound Decoder NEM652 8-Pin Wired Plug
Sound File Number: For FEF 3 73800 1 $80.75 $80.75
SBS4DCC "Sugar Cube" Speaker 11x15mm 8 ohm 1 watt w/ Sound Chamber 4053 1 $9.45 $9.45
Gardner Bender Liquid Electrical Tape - Black SBS-GB-LTB400 1 $12.49 $12.49
TCS 32 Gauge Wire - 10ft Black/White Stripe TCS1523 1 $5.88 $5.88

Subtotal:  $117.27 
Shipping & Handling:  $12.64 
Tax:  $0.00 

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Order Total:  $129.91 

If I had wanted the fire box flicker, I should have ordered another SBS4DCC 0603 SMD Red LED Pre-Wired 38ga Magnet Wire SBS-0603-RD-P 1 $3.60 $3.60

Rick

[lyled1117]

The 73800 item is a generic sound Micro Select. Streamline Back Shops likely procured these and installed the FEF sound.

Lyle

[lyled1117]

Did some digging, and found on youtube the Back Shop showing a video of their FEF install. He names a sound file he used, but either it's a custom file, or he added a digit because I could not find the file names on the ESU web page. The UT link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_402zQcjEE. It sounds like he used a steam sound file that includes a UP style whistle which truth be told is one of few 'unique' sounds that would be identifiable as UP.

Lyle

[lyled1117]

He used a 73817 sound file which per ESU is a "Steam Locomotive Collection" for the Micro

http://www.sbs4dcc.com/tutorialstipstricks/katoupfef3484dccinstall.html

Lyle

[Frank Klein]

Thanks guys for the quick response.
I will try to load the mentioned file on the Micro V4.0
Don't know if a select sound file will work with a Micro V4.0

Will be continued.

[nscaler711]

Wonder if he knows about this...
http://www.trainworld.com/manufacturers/kato/kato-n-scale/kato-steam-engines/kato-126-0401ls-4-8-4-fef-3-union-pacific-844-black-paint-version-w-pre-installed-esu-loksound-sound-dcc/

Though may be cheaper his way...

[Frank Klein]

Just a heads up this question:

Yesterday loaded a diesel file for the Micro V4.0 and that works fine, but loading the SBS4DCC file I get the message that the file won't load on a NON Select decoder.
Bit frustrating this..having the TOP Decoders but no files to load. Just wan't to have some steam engine's running (KATO FEF-3 and the KATO GS4) 

[nstars]

Frank, you need a Loksound Select decoder to load a Loksound Select file. Unfortunately that same file is not available in V4.0 format.

Marc

[Frank Klein]

Thanks Marc (bedankt), will order some in the future, or maybe you have some at hand 

[woodone]

Try sending a E-Mail to Matt at ESU in the USA.  : matthew.herman@loksound.com
Ask for the sound file for the FEF. He should have some info about it somewhere.
It is being made for the factory DCC with sound FEF from Kato.

[Frank Klein]

Thanks WoodOne,

I have send him an email this weekend but I don't expect an answer the next day.
But will keep the forum posted

[Mike Madonna]

Greetings all,

Matt Herman had a FEF on a test loop at their booth at Train Fest last week. Sounded pretty good. Did NOT inquire as to what file he used...