On Fri, 27 Jan 2017 15:58:38 -0500, wrote:

On Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:52:05 -0800 (PST), home owner
wrote:

When the push-button on my remote is accidentally pressed, it opens my garage door 200 feet away.

Is there any way to reduce the distance?

Fold up the antenna wire.

+1 ... coil it up and set on top of the opener.