Sam,
First, you don't need a newer TIU, you just have to load DCS 6.1 into whatever TIU you use.
Second, there are actually 3 choices that you can make:
- The first is a DCS Remote and TIU set. Any remote and TIU will work and can be easily updated to the latest version. The only caveats that I would offer are to purchase any DCS equipment new from an authorized MTH dealer so as to get a factory warranty and also, I highly recommend a Rev. L (current production) TIU. The Rev. L offers significant performance improvements over previous models.
- The second option is to purchase a TIU and WIU, and download the DCS App. The free app allows 3 engines and most DCS engine features and functions, however, not all. Updating to the $4.95 version of the DCS App allows unlimited engines and full DCS engine control, excluding lashups. Other DCS features and functions are not included (accessories and switch tracks using AIUs; Record/Playback; Import and Export; TMCC and Legacy engine operation). To obtain those additional features and functions requires upgrading from the Standard App to the Premium DCS App, an additional $20.00 from the Standard App.
- The third option will be available in about a month, when the separate-sale DCS Explorer becomes available. It is a combination of the WIU and TIU for considerably less expense. However, it works with the free version of the DCS App so would provide roughly the same features and functions available in option #2, above, without the ability to update to the more feature-and-function-rich versions of the DCS App..
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