Is there anyway to extend the URC6131nw control distance?

[gstaples]

The URC 6131nw seems to emit a weak ir signal. I have two original URC6131 and two URC 6131nw. The older URC6131 will control the TV, DVD, etc. from about twice the distance of the newer URC 6131nw. I know Rob extends the ir emitter on the older 6131. Is there any tricks to improving the control range from the new 6131?

Thanks

[The Robman]

The leads of the IR-LED are long enough on the old URC-6131 that I can easily push it further through the hole to give the remote greater range, but I don't remember there being any slack on the URC-6131N. However, if you were to get a replacement IR-LED you could replace the factory one and use longer leads on yours so you can push it further through the opening.

[gstaples]

Does anyone have a part # for the iR Leds and a possible source? Also, has anyone else experienced a control distance problem with the URC6131nw compared to the original URC6131? Maybe I got a couple of bad units.

[The Robman]

IR-LEDs are pretty generic, I don't think you need a specific part number (at any rate, I don't have one).