jimbo, i don't have the rf antenna hooked up....i don't think i have that remote.
yes, i tried the tape......granted, it was scotch tape......didn't work. maybe, duct or electrical would be heavy enough to block the eye?
and must i remind you, i'm of the female persuasion?
thanks jimbo. i had to resked today's appointment until tomorrow morning. i got bit by an unknown critter last week and last nite the site looked like it might be trying to get infected. went to doc, she says it didn't look bad, gave me creame and sent me home.
okay, the tech just left. the hr20-100 was toast, said its a common problem.....if its going to fail, it does it right off the bat. so, i have a second hr20-700. he also reprogrammed my remotes to solve the other problem!
One difference that IS important to me that I didn't see mentioned here, is that it's my understanding from Earl's review the 100 has an external RF remote antenna connection on the back, while the 700 ONLY has an internal antenna. (haven't seen a 100 myself yet) I'd much rather have an external antenna, in case I want to extend it somewhere else.
The external antenna is only for RF remote.
external RF remote antenna
How far away do you plan on controlling the unit and need to extend beyond the normal RF control range?
Well, uh, isn't that exactly what I said when I said...
Yes, I'm VERY well versed w/RF remotes & their antennas, back from the C-band days, thank you.
Obviously, you haven't had the many issues I've had with "RF remotes" in multi-story & large ranch houses that I've installed in over the years, be it a C-band receiver, E* or D* as well. I've had to extend RF remote antennas many a time in these situations to get them to work consistantly
Got a second HR20 from Direct TV..they charged me $199 (3 equal payments of $67, then the girl discounted the last two months...so she gave it to me for $67 total..oh yeah and she also gave me 6 months of HD for free = $60) so net cost was $7.
Well I guess I stand corrected. As for issues, not really but I have some experience. I moved my receivers to my basement and own a 2 story colonial. My TV room is over 100 feet from the basement on the opposite end of the house. I use a separate RF extender rather than the one built in the Directv unit since I need it to control switchers via infrared. Works great.
Wasn't trying to be snarky as your tone back. Just found it interesting thats all and I wanted to confirm why someone would do that or even care. Based on your sarcastic tone, apparently you do.