Full Duplex Digitrax coming

[locoworks]

well the light is finally at the end of the tunnel after 4 years of waiting, but why haven't they sorted the higher functions control at the same time??  my guess is marketing, flood the market with duplex DT402R's and when sales slow down release the DT403R? maybe with a UR93?? and get to where they should be knowish.   using the A10,B11 and C12 buttons as A1#. B2# and C3# instead would make using the higer functions just like TV controls.  you press A1# followed by 6 for function 16 etc.  not rocket science.  that gives you upto 40 switches for functions ( remember to count 0 for lights ).  i will be getting a set, but dissapointed that it won't be all there just yet.    can you have your current radio stuff upgraded to duplex??  not just the DT400, but the UR91 and the DT100 and 300's and UT4's??

[river_eagle]

nope, functionally the same, all internal changes, however they also said a new throttle with added functions is also in the works.

[simon1966]

So the wait may be over soon!  Are the new throttles different from the good old DT400 in any other way than the duplex radio? I am curious about things like increased function support?

[jbinkley60]

If everyone hasn't heard yet, the Digitrax full duplex radios are coming.  They were demonstrating them today at the WGH show in Louisville, Ky.  I spoke to them at length and here's what I found out (yes, I actually used a full duplex DT402R throttle)

The new duplex receivers are UR-92 panels.  They are the same size as the UR-91s, they just have a full duplex radio.  There are new throttles DT402R.  The throttle and receiver are all that is needed to convert to two way operation.  The main difference is the ability to acquire new locomotives without plugging into Loconet.  No changes to boosters or command stations are needed.  The good news here is that in keeping with typical Digitrax fashion, minimal changes are needed to go to the full duplex systems and you can still use current stuff without throwing anything away.

Upgrades to existing DT400s will be available.  The full duplex and simplex receivers are not interoperable so if you have both throttles being used on your layout, keep your UR91s and add a UR92.  Both can work at the same time and not interfere with each other.  I did not ask about infared full duplex.

No date was available yet for when the new receivers and throttles will be available.  I think they are holding that announcement for the NMRA convention.  Also note that Digitrax is moving their offices from Georgia to Florida soon and there will be some interruptions as they move.