Anyone have experience with the "Next Generation" Remote Control
Extenders?

Or recommendations for alternate types?

...Jim Thompson
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Jim,

"Jim Thompson" wrote in
message ...
Anyone have experience with the "Next Generation" Remote Control
Extenders?

What do you mean by, "Next Generation?"

I have one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Terk-Technolog.../dp/B000069EV0
.... and it worked fine (we had a DVD player in a hall closest controlled by us
in the bedroom). (Now it's just in a box since we moved and I don't have a
need for it anymore -- want it?)

---Joel

On Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:34:11 -0700, "Joel Kolstad"
wrote:

Jim,

"Jim Thompson" wrote in
message ...
Anyone have experience with the "Next Generation" Remote Control
Extenders?

What do you mean by, "Next Generation?"

I have one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Terk-Technolog.../dp/B000069EV0
... and it worked fine (we had a DVD player in a hall closest controlled by us
in the bedroom). (Now it's just in a box since we moved and I don't have a
need for it anymore -- want it?)

---Joel


"Next Generation" is a brand.

Sounds clever. One of the AA cells in your remote is replaced with a
rechargeable cell that also includes an RF transmitter at 433MHz. So
you don't have to point, just "click" ;-)

Did you have any "issues" with the Terk unit?

I've just started contemplating "remote" remotes, so I'm open to any
and all suggestions, cautions, etc.

...Jim Thompson
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| James E.Thompson, P.E. | mens |
| Analog Innovations, Inc. | et |
| Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus |
| Phoenix, Arizona Voice480)460-2350 | |
| E-mail Address at Website Fax480)460-2142 | Brass Rat |
| http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 |

America: Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Hi Jim,

"Jim Thompson" wrote in
message ...
"Next Generation" is a brand.

Sounds clever. One of the AA cells in your remote is replaced with a
rechargeable cell that also includes an RF transmitter at 433MHz. So
you don't have to point, just "click" ;-)

Ah, yeah, I've seen that one advertised; it does seem clever.

Did you have any "issues" with the Terk unit?

No, although we weren't really "stressing" the unit: There was only one in the
house and the required range was only about 15' through one wall.

---Joel

Joel Kolstad wrote:

Hi Jim,

"Jim Thompson" wrote in
message ...

"Next Generation" is a brand.

Sounds clever. One of the AA cells in your remote is replaced with a
rechargeable cell that also includes an RF transmitter at 433MHz. So
you don't have to point, just "click" ;-)


Ah, yeah, I've seen that one advertised; it does seem clever.


Clever it is indeed. The usefulness depends on how long that
rechargeable holds enough charge. If it's the usual three months or so
I'd give it a thumbs down.


Did you have any "issues" with the Terk unit?


No, although we weren't really "stressing" the unit: There was only one in the
house and the required range was only about 15' through one wall.


--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com

"Joerg" wrote in message
...
Clever it is indeed. The usefulness depends on how long that rechargeable
holds enough charge. If it's the usual three months or so I'd give it a
thumbs down.

If they were *really* clever they'd just suck power from the other batteries
in series to give themselves 1.5V. (Essentially a 1.5-4.5V boost coverter.)

Although obviously that doesn't work for Michael's one-cell remotes.

Are N-type cells the same diameter as AA's? Then you could just go back to
using primary cells.

---Joel

Jim Thompson wrote:

"Next Generation" is a brand.

Sounds clever. One of the AA cells in your remote is replaced with a
rechargeable cell that also includes an RF transmitter at 433MHz. So
you don't have to point, just "click" ;-)


Several of my remotes have a single AA or AAA cell. That would be
real interesting to see it work.


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prove it.
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