Hi Merlin
I'll address your questions in turn
merlin2:118041 wrote: will your Tx's bind to a Saturn Rx, or are the coding protocols (if that is the correct term) different?
I'm afraid your suspicions are correct. The two systems are not compatible. The RCT/Deltang system uses Spektrum DSM2 which is not the same as that used by Saturn
merlin2:118041 wrote:
If I have understood your info correctly I should be able to fit RCT Rx's to all of the 'electric' locos, irrespective of power source?
Yes, that's correct to some extent. The RCT rxs can cope with anything between 3.5v and 18v. If your track power is 22v or 24v, then you will have problems. The Rxs can be constructed with components which will take higher voltages, but they will have to be a special order.
merlin2:118041 wrote:
However, would I be correct in assuming that a Rx can only be bound to a single 'Selecta' Tx, i.e two different Tx's could not be bound to the same Rx to provide operational flexibility? I am pretty certain that I know what that answer will be -no you can't, but it may answer somebody else's question. That's it - thanks.
Yes, you're right. Each Rx is bound to a specific Tx or to a specific Selecta ' channel'. You can't bind an rx to a more than one Tx (or selecta channel).
However, there is a feature called 'TxChange' which can be enabled on the Rxs which allows them to controlled by more than one Tx22. I've not played with it myself so can't comment on how flexible it is. If you are interested I could do some experiments.
Sorry, looks like RCT gear is not going to be able to meet all your needs.
Rik