| |
Feature Comparison
The table below gives a quick comparison of the various
features and capabilities of the seven decoders. Interestingly,
I found significant differences among the various models. To a
large extent, your decoder selection should be based on your intended
application. I found each decoder to be a “Best Choice”
for certain functions, but none is “one size fits all”.
|
Decoder
|
Basic
Data
|
Output
Types Available
|
Programming
Modes
|
|
Size (Inches)
|
MSRP
|
Address Range
|
Cab Bus Feedback
|
Variable Pulse
|
Continuous
|
Alternate Flash
|
Program Track
|
Operations
|
|
|
1.63 X 0.69
|
$39.99
|
1 - ??
|
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
No
|
No
|
Address
|
|
|
2.0 X 1.75
|
$24.99
|
1 - ??
|
No
|
Fixed Only
|
Yes
|
No
|
No
|
Address
|
|
|
4.0 X 2.7
|
$79.99
|
1 - 396
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Address
|
|
EasyDCC
|
3.6 X 3.2
|
$34.95
|
1 - 2044
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
EasyDCC
|
3.6 X 3.2
|
$45.95
|
1 - 2044
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
|
3.5 X 3.5
|
$79.00
|
1 - 1024
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Address
|
|
|
2.1 X 1.3
|
$24.95
|
1 - 2044
|
Requires AIU-01
|
No
|
Yes
|
No
|
No
|
Address
|
|
|
1.8 X 1.5
|
$19.95
|
1 - 2044
|
No
|
Yes
|
No
|
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
|
|
2.45 X 1.03
|
$24.95
|
1 - 2044
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
|
|
2.75 X 1.63
|
$19.95
|
1 - 2040
|
No
|
Fixed Only
|
Yes
|
No
|
Yes
|
Address
|
|
Wangrow
|
3.5 X 2.5
|
$75.00
|
1 - 2044
|
Requires AIU-01
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
No
|
Yes
|
No
|
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