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As you said, it is quite different from the MTH issue. First, the FAQ says that they first went to the working group before even starting to develop a technology. The working group decided it was not feasible without modifications to existing systems. AJ found a way. Second, the patent for transponding isn't owned by Digitrax. Digitrax just license's it. Under what terms, who knows. In theory, any other DCC manufacturer could potentially license the technology and add it to their existing systems. And, AJ does not appear to be sending letters to manufacturers saying they may be infringing. Third, transponding in simply an add-on to DCC. There won't be anyone who says "But I don't want transponding! Why do I have to buy it?" There will be someone who says "But I don't want to stream music to my locomotives!" There won't ever be a DCC v. transponding discussion. There are DCC v. DCS discussions. Customers now have to make a semi-risky choice in purchasing which product.
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