Thank you very much. I'd forgotten there was a yahoo group for MRC-DCC. I ran the check and mine is V3, though I doubt I'll use their computer interface.
Appreciate your help.
Mike
Mike, here is an excerpt from the tips and tricks document on the yahoo group MRC-DCC, I hope this answers your question.
Pete
"Check the version of the system’s internal software- Over the years there have been improvements made to the internal software of the base units and software and hardware upgrades to the handheld cabs of the 0001410 Wireless System, 0001412 Wireless Conversion Set, and the 0001414 Advance Squared DCC Systems. The latest version of base unit software that was revised in March 2009 is Version 3. To check your version press the “SYS” button twice, version “3” should show in the display. This indicates you have purchased a new system with the latest software, and it will work with the new MRC Computer Interface software and hardware, and if you have a new Advance Squared this will also work if you purchase the 0001412 Wireless Conversion Set. Although the new Prodigy Expresses have had software upgrades to the base units, this can not be viewed with the Express handheld; a newer Advance Squared handheld will be needed to check this. If you have an older DCC System that has never be upgraded, or was upgraded prior to March 2009, this should be sent in for new software if you plan on adding the Computer Interface, [ www.modelrectifier.com ], or adding the Wireless Conversion Set. Contact MRC for information regarding upgrading your system, and pricing before sending it in - 732-225-6360.
All Wireless handhelds are now Version 2 or “V2”, to simply check this, simply open the battery compartment door on the handheld and look for a sticker on the back of the door or under the batteries that denotes “V2”.
Note- V2 wireless components will not work with the original wireless components, referred to as version 1, and vice-versa. Any version 1 components will be upgraded for free to “V2” standards if you send them in to MRC. These components include: All wireless handhelds. "
I started to check with them, but sometimes one can get better and more useful information by asking others who have been involved in the matter at hand. So far, seems no one else has.
Mike,
Have you tried contacting MRC directly about it? On my NCE Power Cab, the OS version displays briefly on the LCD screen as it's booting up.
Tom
https://tstage9.wixsite.com/nyc-modeling
Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
I've been using the above system for about three years and like it quite a lot. Recently, I read that there was a newer "upgraded" version of this system. Does anyone know how I tell if my system is the newer version, and also what upgrade was made from the original? Has MRC offered an upgrade for customers with older systems?