JP1 Remotes

mogulman · Joined: 04 Dec 2003 Posts: 23

Seems UEIC isn't selling any remotes in the stores around me.

Most of the remotes are RCA or Zenith remotes. Is UEIC going out of business?

I've seen a few kameleon remotes at Radio Shack and Walmart (discontinued). That's it.

The Robman · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:29 pm Post subject:

I can absolutely tell you that UEI isn't going out of business, besides, UEI is a "behind the scenes" company, RS and OFA are their customers. They have no control over what remotes OFA and RS decide to put on the market.

I agree that the RS/UEI offerings have been few and far between of late, which is a pity because RS used to make UEI produce some of their best remotes (like the classic 15-1994 and the popular 15-2116).

There are still several OFA models available on both sides of the pond, and once we start supporting the JP1.2 remotes, the choice will be even greater.
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roger1818 · Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 7

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The Robman · Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:40 pm Post subject:

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The Robman · Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 12:15 pm Post subject:

From a software POV, the 6131 and 6131N are identical, so the only differences are in the physical remote itself.

The URC-8910 is actually $5 cheaper than the 6131 and 6131N, and it's a learning remote so it's actually more useful than the 6131.
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rmassey · Joined: 08 May 2005 Posts: 43 Location: Colorado

This is disappointing (lack of JP1 remotes). I need to replace two of my aging/failing 15-1994s. What are my choices for current JP1 capable remotes? Does RS sell anything that is JP1 capable anymore?

I did see the link to remotes that Rob is selling. I must say I'm not a big fan of the all silver URCs. Is anything available in black, similar to the 1994?

The Robman · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:53 am Post subject:

rmassey · Joined: 08 May 2005 Posts: 43 Location: Colorado

Thanks Rob. OK so if I have to submit to a silver remote, of the available URCs, which is the preferred remote for JP1.

pH7_jp1 · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:34 pm Post subject:

I saw some RS 2116s in a RadioShack store in Michigan in January (stupidly didn't buy any) and I bought a couple in a store in Florida in February. I have no idea if any can be found still, but they are very close to the 1994.

The Robman · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:58 pm Post subject:

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roger1818 · Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 7

I just noticed that the URC8811 on clearance at The Source by Circuit City in Canada for $24.99. Most stores seem to be sold out, but a few have some left.

EDIT: The price seems to have now been lowered to $19.99.

Doppleganger · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 21 Location: Upstate NY

Just check the banner ads on this site, or check on ebay. So far, my favorite JP1/1.2 remote is the URC8910 (or 9910 for those who want RF).

It controls everything in my home theater system without a hitch. (Well, after making a couple upgrades.)