[Brian]

MRC Prodigy

Wonder how long it will be before Gaugemaster release this in the UK?

 

[Oakydoke]

Must be just a matter of time as MRC have stopped supplying the Prodigy Advance.
As far as I can see, the squared is just an updated version with 28 functions.
A radio wireless option is available for the N. American market too.

 

[Doug]

	Download the Prodigy Advance² brochure (186KB)
Prodigy Advance Squared The ultimate DCC experience If you're a multi-user, multi-cab club with a complex layout and you're ready to take advantage of everything the ultimate DCC experience can offer, Prodigy Advance Squared is the system for you. It is also the first DCC system so brilliantly designed that it eliminates the complexities of operation without sacrificing sophisticated technology and comprehensive features. Prodigy Advance Squared features... Two or four digit addressing (0-9999 addresses available) Advanced and Universal consisting 14-28/128 speed steps for precise speed control Only Prodigy Advance can simultaneously run up to 99 throttles using plug 'n play technology 28 accessory functions to handle multi- function sound systems like Athearn® Genesis and MRC Sound Decoders Fast clock with adjustable ratios for running your railroad on an accurate timetable Program all CVs with ease Program on the main or on the program track without affecting active locos Recall and stack features Program and set routes for multi-output N.M.R.A. compatible Accessory Decoders Comes complete with all the present N.M.R.A. upgrades and is easily upgradeable to any future NRMA protocols Wireless ready... just "Plug and Play" Comes complete with power supply, base unit and one handheld, [nothing else to buy to get started] No complex, hard to understand instruction manual. You'll be running trains like a "pro" in minutes
The New Prodigy Advance Squared - What is new since the Prodigy Advance? What set's the Prodigy Advance Squared apart from the Prodigy Advance and Prodigy Express is the fact that the new Squared comes complete with the N.M.R.A.'s new protocols that use up to function 28, [F28], with no other upgrades needed. The Squared also comes "Wire-less Ready"... What this means is that as soon as the Wire-less add on is released, this unit is ready to accept it... Just "Plug and Play"!!! Athearn is a trademark of Horizon Hobby, Inc.

I must say that I find this device a very complete and feature rich. It is an upgrade to a good product that delivers even more requested capabilities to the user. The sound guys will be very pleased with this. I think that there is going to be plenty of wireless DCC in the future. MRC is looking ahead and not just sitting back and watching the world go by.

I wonder what Gaugemaster will do with all the Prodigy Advance units that is has here? According to MRC, the old Advances can be upgraded to the newer F28 function and wireless add-on.

 

[Brian]

Doug
You're lagging behind by about 10 days!

Prodigy Advanced Squared

 

[Doug]

Ok, I've merged it with your one. I know it's not news, that why its posted here, but it is complementary info with some specifics from the MRC tech department.

 

[Oakydoke]

Thanks for the extra info Doug. As you have seen, we've been discussing this already.

Still no PC interface though ???
Will the US wireless be allowable in Europe ???

Oakydoke