Hi. My old remote was an IR remote-model RC64. Can I replace it with an RF remote? Thank-you
1599196
Should work fine but check your receiver by going to remote setup and see if it will toggle between ir and rf. If so, just follow the on screen instructions.
1599197
You can replace it with an RF remote, they actually put out an RF and an IR signal but you'll still have to point the remote at the receiver if your receiver isn't RF capable. Keep in mind even if your receiver is RF capable you'll still need to go into the settings on it and link it to the remote in order for RF to work if you even want it to.
1599198
This remote is both IR and RF. With that said, I'm not in a position to know whether this will work with your receiver.
1599199
Yes the RC66RX is the newest generation of the RC64 remotes. It will control any receiver.
1599200
Worse case scenario your directv box does not support RF. The good news is the RF remotes can still be set to IR if necessary.
1599201
Yes, it'll work fine. It's an upgrade. You won't have to aim the remote at the directv receiver (radio frequency as opposed to infrared).
1599202
If your receiver is RF compatible the answer is yes. Most newer receivers are RF compatible. Some of the older ones were not. Look in your remote setup and see if there is an RF option for the remote in the setup or call Directv with your receiver model number and ask them.
774743
The remote worked great as a replacement for my old one. All you would need to do is change the code to your setting.
1561104
It is not RF-capable out of the box. Easily fixed by adding the 6160-RF keypad. This is what I run, and it works perfectly.
1988234
I have purchased this controller and received an rf unit. To be certain you get what you want, you may need to find one that is more clearly described.
177862
The remote that came with the UHF to ir unit. Works well in our RV through walls. To turn TV on and off and adjust volume we use the TV remote.
2013003
Yes, you just change it to the one that you want. This remote actually works better than the one that came with my system!
624112
Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. Please provide the model # of the unit you are going to use the remote for so we can ensure it is correct.
608769
yes you can use both RF and IR simultaneously. I use IR for my TV (since it is in plain sight) and use RF for all of my other devices. In the software setup you tell how you want to control each device.
1231862
Check your TV: is it IR (infra-red) or RF (radio frequency) compatible. Panasonic TV, that I have, is RF.
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I had an old lifestyle 40 system that used an RF remote control. I had to by an adapter box (I forget the vendor's name, but you can find it by doing a google search "bose lifestyle 40 harmony remote RF" or something like that). The box is a small plastic thing that converts IR signals from your remote to RF that the bose can receive.
1582348
If it's IR you should be able to get it to work. Will not work if the controller is RF.
268590
Check your programming. Make sure you have the ir/rf correct and devices assigned to the proper rf ports on the reciever.
170381
Rusty, the remote has to be aimed at the radio, I believe it is infrared. It will not work any other way. I have tried it.
2135339
Your old remote will still work -- I had to make sure as my wife uses the second remote. Be sure and use the toll-free number if you have difficulties in understanding any of the written directions -- they were VERY helpful & customer friendly!!
875042
No it will not, Radio RA2 is RF(radio frequency) where as this remote works on IR(infrared).
42360
(You might want to note that for some strange reason this question is mistakenly being sent to people like me that bought the regular DirecTV "RC65" IR remote, not this IR/RF remote. That is why some think "antenna" refers to receiving broadcast stations over an antenna, entirely unrelated to this remote's IR antenna.)
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Was remote designed for RI? and RF? Radio Frequency should nor be interfered with the base? my technician just came over and I have asked him.