Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
I bought the MRC PA because of the list of features. All the features that mattered to me were supported on this system, and it came with everything I wanted (except decoders), including the power supply. Several competing systems in the same price range did not include the power supply. The features I particularly liked were the handheld throttle (extra cost on some other systems, not available at all on others), 20 function capability, Yard Mode, 14-28/128 speed steps, four digit addressing, support for multiple throttles, etc. <br /> <br />The disadvantages of this system were things that did not matter much to me, such as lack of wireless throttles, lack of DC control, no PC connection, not user upgradable, etc. Of these, the feature I would most like to see in the future would be for the system to include an upgrade port, so you would not need to send it back to MRC to upgrade it. <br /> <br />The PA is a good system that is easy to use, and I would recommend it for anyone looking to get into DCC, unless they are looking for something with one or more of the unsupported features. The best thing anyone should do when looking to get into DCC is to look at all the features that are important to them, then compare the systems that offer those features. For some, like me, they will find a "starter" system that offers all the required features. For others, they may end up with a top of the line system, like the Digitrax Radio SuperChief or NCE Power House Pro Radio.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!

Subscriber & Member Login

Edit post

Post Body

Tags (Optional)

Subscriber & Member Login

Users Online

Search the Community