Molecular Decoders

The Molecular Decoders were a set of devices used by the Power Rangers to follow the teleportation trails of Putty Patrollers.
First seen The Green Candle, Part II
Last seen The Green Candle, Part II
Series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

Following the trail

When Tommy learned that Rita had linked his Green Ranger powers to a magical candle located in her Dark Dimension, the Rangers were forced to journey there to destroy the candle.

The Rangers leave with the Molecular Decoders
The Rangers leave with the Molecular Decoders

Alpha 5 was able to detect the molecular pattern left by the Putty Patrol when they had previously retreated from Angel Grove park to the Dark Dimension. With the trail identified, all that was required was to force open a door. Billy revealed a set of devices called Molecular Decoders which would allow the Rangers to follow the path of the Putty Patrol.

These devices were approximately seven feet tall forked rods featuring blue tubing and orange lights.

 

Opening the doorway

The teens took the Molecular Decoders to the exact spot where the Putty Patrol had last been seen in Angel Grove park. The presence of the teens in the park caused Bulk and Skull to approach, curious as to the nature of their equipment.

Billy activates the Molecular Decoders
vv Billy activates the Molecular Decoders

The Decoders had to be placed in exact alignment in order to function. When activated, they emitted electrical arcing from the top of the forks, and a rippling blue portal appeared between the two devices, through which Jason was able to pass.

Zack was later able to pass through the portal to retrieve Jason from the Dark Dimension. When they returned to Angel Grove, the devices were turned off and the portal disappeared.  [MMPR1: “The Green Candle, Part II“]