6012w have a JP1 connector?

bgc99 · Post by **bgc99** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 10:28 pm

Hi,
Anyone know if the 6012w at Walmart has a JP1 connector? The packages I saw today said they were upgradable, like the 8810w packages. I'm assuming upgradable means JP1 but just checking.

Thanks,
BGC

mr_d_p_gumby · Post by **mr_d_p_gumby** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 1:51 am

No, it does not have the JP1 connector, nor the required EEPROM chip. "Upgradable" in this case means you send the remote to UEI, requesting a new setup code, and they send you back one with the JP1 connector & EEPROM chip installed.

All is not lost, though. Rob may be able to sell you a modified 6012 for nearly the same price that WalMart charges. 8)

bgc99 · Post by **bgc99** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 1:03 pm

That's an odd definition of upgradable. I'd just buy another 8810w before going through the hardware upgrade process.

BGC

Post by **The Robman** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:42 pm

Just to clarify, when OFA says the remote is upgradeable, they mean that you can send it back to them and they will add the codes that you need. This is true of BOTH the URC-8810w and URC-6012w.

The difference is that when you send them a URC-8810w they will simply upgrade it and return it to you. However, when you send them a URC-6012w they will throw it in the trash and send you a ready-modified URC-6011 instead.

classicsat · Post by **classicsat** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 3:42 pm

If you are up to it, you could install an EEPROM and JP1 connector yourself.