Apologies but I cannot search for the term "rf". I browsed threads back to the beginning of 2006 with no luck.

I have a new Starchoice receiver to use with an LCD placed above a fireplace. There is very little room for the receiver and the installer decided to place it on its side beside the TV. This looks ghetto to say the least.

I'd like to put the receiver in the basement but obviously need to be able to change the channels. From what I understand the best way of doing this is by an RF extender which converts the original remote's IR signal into an RF signal and finally back into an IR signal at the relocated receiver location.

Can anyone make a recommendation for me? It would be great to buy locally if possible so that I can confirm that it works. I don't mind buying online though.

Here's what I've found:
The Source has an RF adapter *battery* thing HERE (http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Remotes_Accessories&product=1518951) and HERE (http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Remotes_Accessories&product=1518950). Aside from being a little on the expensive side ($70 for both pieces), I don't like the idea of the battery operation.

Newegg (and others) have this RCA unit which is priced at $30 USD or less: LINK (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16882125033). This unit plugs into the wall. Seems like a better option than TSCC's unit.

Any recommendations would be appreciated. If it matters, the remote is being used with a starchoice DSR505HD receiver. Thanks in advance! :)

Use RCA DBS Remote
to control RCA Brand DBS
Receiver from any TV
(Requires TVs
to be prewired to
DBS System Signal). Quote from the manual

Thanks for the reply :)

The reviews on Newegg and Amazon show that the RCA unit can be used with virtually any IR remote controlled device. It seems to simply convert and reconvert the IR signal to RF and back to IR. For example, one reviewer states:

I have all of my A/V components in my computer room. I have it set-up so that I can capture any video/audio right to my PC, and I can do it remotely from a different room. All of my remotes work from a remote location, ie. the Living room. Turn on the Dish receiver, or switch to the DVD player, or VCR and turn on the surround sound, or start to capture live video on my PC.

So I'm not sure why RCA states that it is to be used with "RCA Brand DBS".

Anyway...I've realised in the meantime that if I put the receiver in the basement then the LCD TV will NOT be able to get a HD signal. The receiver needs to be beside the TV in order to use component/DVI/HDMI cable to get HD. Duh! So I guess I have to figure out something else aside from the RF solution...

How far away will the LCD be from the receiver if you put it in the basement? You can get long length HDMI cables at online companies like Monoprice. Is that an option? With HDMI you're getting the audio and video in one small cable.

Also, my sister uses a Recoton IR remote extender from a sat receiver in the basement to a TV in the main floor family room. It doesn't work great and the IR transmitter is almost right above the receiver. Seems the transmitter has a weak IR receiver in it. I wouldn't recommend the Recoton brand if you come across it.

Get a 530HD and use the remote which has RF and get 15 foot component cables.