TCS DCC - WOW Sound decoder 101-KA Diesel - SKU-1533

The WOW101 is a universal decoder for locomotives with DCC-ready 9-pin plugs, or which cannot accommodate a motherboard or WOWKit. This decoder may be hard-wired or plugged directly into any locomotive with a 9-pin JST plug. The WOW101 is compatible with any T-Series harness, and also includes an auxiliary harness for attaching your speaker, AUX input, Keep Alive®, and for the additional lighting functions (F3 and F4). The WOW101-KA-Diesel decoder includes a KA3 Keep Alive® included on the auxiliary harness.

Interface Type: Hard-Wire

Direct-Plug (9-Pin JST)

Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.35" x 0.658" x 0.22" or 34.29mm x 16.72mm x 5.59mm

Scale: HO Scale

Continuous/Peak: 1.3/2.0 Amp

Total Functions: 6

Function Rating: 100 mA

12V Outputs: 6

Speaker Selection

• This decoder is optimized for 8 Ω speakers (not included).

This decoder uses and audio amplifier capable of supplying up to 2 Watts of power to an 8 Ohm load at maximum volume. An 8 Ohm speaker with a 1 Watt minimum power rating is recommended for use with this decoder as it comes out of the package. If you are using an 8 Ohm speaker with a power rating of 2 Watts or less, you must reduce your master volume to prevent speaker failure or amplifier stress.

The amplifier(s) on a WOWSound product can support speakers with impedance ratings as low as 4 Ohms. A reduction in impedance will require a higher power dissipation rating (more Watts) on said speaker. The minimum power requirement for a 4 Ohm speaker is 4 Watts. If you are using a 4 Ohm speaker with a power rating of 4 Watts or less, you must reduce your master volume to prevent speaker failure or amplifier stress.

Speaker enclosures greatly increase speaker performance in most cases - improving the apparent volume by more efficiently directing the flow of air and reducing or eliminating destructive interference.