As the old man speaks again, back in my
Dynatrol days (most with all the same factors) most engines were
recommended to use a 2.5 amp receiver!? I think they sold 4
ratings.? My AM PA pair used a tethered 6 amp unit. The main
problem was with the OMI S series switchers--so little room, plus
those guys sometimes required heat sinks.? The owner would almost
yell at you returned a dead unit, and the unit was overcooked!?
When i sold out of that system I was
surprised that a 1.5 amp DH seemed to be okay.? With that being
said, we all seemed to want more from smaller packages.? There are
some studies from the people who make the circuit boards regarding
their life spans and initial factory failures.? Would be nice in
helping picking them ==--like consumer reports for us!? Maybe
that's something for AI!
Bob Werre
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Roger,
Are the 2-amp versions about the same size as the 1-amp?? If so,
I'd agree with you...the safety factor with 2-amp decoders is
likely worth the modest price difference.? My experience with
1-amp decoders may not be representative as I run such short
trains and at such low speeds.
?
Brooks Stover