where are the kato decoders?

[nik_n_dad]

Seems like everyone is out of the Kato EM-13 and FL-12 drop in decoders.  I've been looking for nearly a month now at all my usual online sites.  Anyone know what's up?  Or where to find some?

[David]

I haven't seen the function decoders recently, but last I saw Plaza Japan still had a half dozen motor (EM13) decoders. It's a Japan holiday though so any orders won't be shipped until next week (though since it's eBay the stock numbers should update when you buy, so you won't be paying for something that's sold out)

[bill937ca]

Japan gets back to work later this evening EDT (May 6 Japan time).  I've already had an invoice from Plaza Japan today.

[nik_n_dad]

Yeah, I saw late last night that Plaza Japan got some of the EM13s back in.  Some of our fave online sources told us they had no idea when they'd get any.....

 

Thanks again.

[alpineaustralia]

yes there has been a shortage for about 2 months now.

They were also short in Japan at the beginning of April!

[inobu]

Aren't they are made in Florida?

 

Inobu

[CaptOblivious]

Aren't they are made in Florida?

 

Although they were designed by Digitrax, it's not clear to me that Digitrax actually handles the manufacturing too. My bet is that they do not.