Since outfitting our RV with satellite TV capability (see “Satellite TV on the Cheap” parts 1 and 2), I was presented with a challenge on how to operate the satellite receiver-box from our bedroom, where our second TV is located. Because we primarily dry-camp, the use of a single satellite receiver to feed both TV’s is more efficient than adding a second box, not to mention cheaper! The downside is that both TV’s will display the same channel, but this was not a problem for us since we would only be watching the bedroom TV at night, after the kids are in bed. Having to get out of bed to change channels on the satellite receiver was not going to work, however!
Enter the RF10, from Universal® Remote Control, in New York. The RF10 is like many “universal” remote controls, in that it can pretty much control all of your audio-video gear. In my case, the RF10 is replacing two TV remotes, a DVD remote and a satellite receiver remote – a total of four devices. Where the RF10 differs from a standard remote, though, is that it not only transmits an IR (infrared) signal, but also a radio signal that can control devices located in other rooms – perfect for our situation. At about $140, the RF10 is squarely in the middle of the RF remote field. Logitech® offers the Harmony® 890 package for about $350, and Next Generation Home Products, Inc. offers an interesting package for just $50 – but it uses your existing remote controls, so unless one of them is programmable to control your other components, you are still stuck with multiple remotes.
The RF10 transmits radio waves to a small box that, in turn, transmits a large (thus the term “blaster”) IR signal to control the audio-video equipment. Because of the strength of the IR signal from the IR blaster, its location in the room is not nearly as important as it would be if you were using a remote control. Remotes have much weaker IR signals. The picture above is taken from directly under our TV. The IR blaster is actually pointing at our kitchen sink, but it has no problems controlling the TV, or the satellite receiver and DVD player.
Here I am in the back bedroom, controlling the channel-guide on the satellite receiver located out in the main living area. The only reason I am pointing the remote at the TV is so that it will show-up in the picture. The remote is completely non-directional when controlling any device via the IR blaster, since the commands are relayed to the blaster by radio waves. Note that the IR blaster is powered by an AC adapter, so this solution is going to add a bit more draw on the batteries. According to my Xantrex panel, the IR blaster is using about 0.50 Amps.
Happy Camping!
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Roy Scribner
Thanks Michelle, glad you are enjoying it as much as we are!
Roy
Michelle
Just have to send a follow up!! We’ve been camping all summer and this remote is wonderful! It makes me wonder how we survived for the last 4 years without it! Funny how one little tech gadget can really improve the enjoyment of the motorhome. My kids, who are teens, tease me about the “Uber Control Device”! That’s right….no one touches Mom’s remote!! Thanks again Roy, I had never heard about this device until your wonderful article!
From a very appreciative Mom & Dad,
Michelle and Joe
Roy Scribner
I’m telling you, Michelle, this is one of the best mods (or at least the “most used” mod) I have installed – lol!
Roy
Michelle
We programmed our RF10 Remote and Blaster 100 and it works great! I’m so excited to try it out when camping. My kids usually watch a movie, but then are too tired to turn off the VCR and TV. My husband and myself in the rear of the camper like to watch the SAT which is located with all the other components in the front of the motorhome. With this device I can turn off the front TV and DVD without stumbling thru the coach and I can switch SAT stations without having to crawl over the sleeping kids. Thank you for a great suggestion and it will definately make our camping alot more enjoyable!! Michelle
PokerDiva
We’re in an Allegro with a crank up sat dish and use Dish….we can get 119 and 110 but not at the same times. We get local Channels by subscribing to both San Francisco and Atlanta thru All American Direct….you can subscribe to one or the other but we are full timers and often go from coast to coast so we pay for both. Very reasonable and if you are on Dish Sat. you should be able to find info on All American Direct by going to channel 240. We receive ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS ………..
billk
Roy
Your article on satellite TV is great. Can you explain in some depth about Dish TV and their 500 progam/receivers? My in-motion sat antenna says it can get the 500 programs (110/119) but I can only get one or the other. My Allegro Bus is setup for HD, can I get 61.5 Sat? Dish says it has to be that way because it is an RV. Any help would be appreciated. Also can i get my locale channels while in the RV? I read something about registering that it is an RV and you can receive them.
Billk
Scrib
Sorry Glen, it wasn’t me. Archos (http://www.archos.com/) makes some devices that might work for you.
Roy
glendodom
Roy
I read an article some weeks ago that talked about an RVer using some type of unique box to electronically store movies versus haul around the DVDs. I can’t find the article now.
Was that your article by chance and if so can you give me the info again. I searched the Internet for such and came up with a couple devices but wasn’t sure it was what was described.
Thanks, Glen Odom, MS