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[quote user="Driline"] Ok, I've decided to take the leap to DCC while constructing my new 11X7 shelf layout. But my quandry is which starter DCC system to go with. Does anyone have any pro's or cons' between these two systems? 1) NCE Power Cab price $139.95  extra throttle CAB-04P $71.95 2) Digitrax Zephyr DCS50 $159.95 extra throttle UT4  $64.95   The only thing that bothers me is that the NCE uses pushbuttons on the main powercab instead of a rotary dial. Has anyone had a problem converting from the old reohstat dial to this? I like the fact though that it is tethered and I can move around as opposed to the Digitrax system which is not. Thanks..... [/quote] I belive the UT4 comes IR eqiupped and you can upgrade to radio if you wish. Both IR and radio wireless systems work fine, but IR is a line-of-sight system, so you point your throttle at the reciever for it to work. Its just like a TV remote. Radio is more expensive but it can go through/around scenery and I belive has a longer range. Basically you will be happy with either system, so find people in your area with DCC and buy what they've got. An expert on your system that you can go and talk to is invaluable if you run into any trouble.
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