I think this is a function of the design of the remote to access the
hundreds of systems in its' memory.  Basically it searches for the off
command and once it finds it uses it to assign programming codes (ir )
to its' own keys.  These remotes are now out of the RS product line and
perhaps newer ones are faster.   


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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Martin McCormick
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 10:21 AM
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Subject: Re: A Replacement for an Icom R71 Receiver

	I've got some PIC microcontrollers that I keep intending to
enlist in infrared remote projects. They are several times faster than
the 6502 in the Apple II was and some of them are capable of servicing
interrupts so timing should be a little easier. I have been very lazy
the past couple of years and hope to get back to doing some of this fun
stuff soon.

Brett Winches writes:
> Very interesting.  My smart remotes sure do take a long time to sync
> with the TVs DVDs and VCRs in my living room and master   bedroom.