What is the difference between Marklin 60949 and 60979 decoders

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rustya		#1 Posted : 22 October 2020 17:20:03(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/06/2016(UTC) Posts: 19 Location: California, Placerville		I have 2 new 60949 sound decoders and I am trying to figure what the difference is between it and the newer 60979 decoder. Both seem to do the same and are set for DCC operation. Thanks for any help.


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H0		#2 Posted : 22 October 2020 17:24:44(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 15,262 Location: DE-NW		60979 is the new MSD/3 decoder generation, 60949 is the previous generation.
		Regards Tom --- "In all of the gauges, we particularly emphasize a high level of quality, the best possible fidelity to the prototype, and absolute precision. You will see that in all of our products." (from Märklin New Items Brochure 2015, page 1) ROFLBTCUTS


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rustya		#3 Posted : 22 October 2020 17:40:46(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/06/2016(UTC) Posts: 19 Location: California, Placerville		Okay, that being said, what is the main difference. It looks to me that they are basically the same other than the Marklin number. My concern is that I can recode the decoder for a 3 digit number. I have been using the 60979 kits, but have 2 of these left over and want to use them. Any major differences. I am running my layout with Railroad and Co. software and a Inteli box 2. Thanks


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H0		#4 Posted : 22 October 2020 17:53:33(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 15,262 Location: DE-NW		Both old and new decoders support the full DCC address range 1 through 10239 and the full MM address range 1 through 255. AFAIK you need a specific sound project for each decoder generation if you want to update the sound or create a sound project of your own. Make sure to use the correct CV list for programming the decoders. Both decoders have the basic features. Advanced settings will be different.
		Regards Tom --- "In all of the gauges, we particularly emphasize a high level of quality, the best possible fidelity to the prototype, and absolute precision. You will see that in all of our products." (from Märklin New Items Brochure 2015, page 1) ROFLBTCUTS


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