I want to try and find this remote, but the chances are slim. This
electronic scorekeeper is from the late 70's early 80's - in perfect
condition, never opened - but it doesn't have the remote - I guess it
was sold separately. Is there a way to rig another remote control,
like to a TV to work with this? Thanks

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I want to try and find this remote, but the chances are slim. This
electronic scorekeeper is from the late 70's early 80's - in perfect
condition, never opened - but it doesn't have the remote - I guess it
was sold separately. Is there a way to rig another remote control,
like to a TV to work with this?

Maybe. Are you sure it was a wireless (infrared, ultrasonic, RF)
remote? Lots of "remote control" devices in this period (like VCRs)
just had a little switch box on a long cord that plugged into the main
unit. It could be something as simple as finding a plug that fits and
wiring a couple of switches to it.

Also, was this a "retail" kind of device, or something that might have
been used at high school or college basketball games? You might ask
around at the local schools to see if they have an old one in the
corner, or can remember how it worked.

Matt Roberds