{"title":"Programming Boosters","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"esu-53452-lokprogrammer-for-loksound-and-lokpilot-decoders-usa-power-supply","title":"53452 LokProgrammer for LokSound and Lokpilot decoders - USA Power Supply","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff; background-color: #ffff00; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE SHIPPING FOR USA ADDRESSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in box:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLokProgrammer unit\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUS 110V power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePC cable (USB)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 95mm x 85mm x 22mm (3.74 inch x 3.35 inch x 0.87 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eManual and drivers are now provided online via ESU LokSound website.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou want to listen to the sound spectrum of your favorite loco, or the special sound of that loco around the corner in the yard – on your model railroad? 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