JP1 Remotes

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I think this remote used to be $60. I just picked up 2 for $15 each. I think this is a pretty good deal especially since it is one of my favorite remotes.
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-Tom

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IMO this is an absolute amazing deal. 8 device remote, jp1, great
extender, rock solid build quality, RF extender, rocker volume/ch+-,
good backlight, powerful IR transmitter (I believe there are 2
transmitters), rubberized covering, etc.

The remote is now considered "devalued" by Radio Shack so they are
not getting any more shipments. Once these are gone, they are gone.

[sumocomputers]

I picked up 2 in San Diego, great deal!

Thanks

[Winky]

I'm using the 15-1994 and I got one 15-2117 as a spare, just in case my 15-1994 dies. What is the main difference between 15-1994 and 15-2117 other than the LCD display, RF extender, and missing four smart keys?

[Mark Pierson]

[jptheripper]

I just pickeed this up as well (last one), box was marked 49.99, rang up 15. happy day.

is the only difference between the 2116 and the 2117 the rf capabilites? Ie if i program the 2116 (with extender) can i just dump that to the 2117?

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[Revwillie]

Well, I guess those Kameleons are better sellers. Give me big, bright white rubber buttons any day of the week. I just found out where I can get a couple of the 2117s so I'll stock up.

[laevi]

Purchased a 15-2117 a couple of days ago too at the clearance price. I noticed that the blister pack containing the remote, etc. was stapled shut. Just wondering - all are other 15-2117 remotes packaged the same? I just want to make sure that I didn't buy some lemon that another customer returned. Thanks.

[ToddF]

I got the last one at my local store. It was obviously a return. The package wasn't even stapled, and the remote had batteries in it.

I can deduce the reason for the return by the first sentence the clerk asked when I wanted to know where the universal remotes were kept, "What components would you like to control with it?"

I'm guessing someone bought a $60 "universal" remote, got it home, discovered it wouldn't work with their equipment, and returned it. Just like the dozens of posters on the forums asking for remote codes for their specific component. No code for their component means the "universal" remote isn't really universal, and therefore is a lemon.

They say to Radio Shack, "The package says 'universal', but it's not. I want my $60 back!" I say to Radio Shack, "One mans' trash is another mans' treasure. Here's fifteen bucks for it." Tandy says, "It was made in China and only cost us $2 anyway. Enjoy. Would you like an extended warrantee or batteries with that?" (Yes, they did try to sell me the warrantee and batteries.)

Todd F.

[Revwillie]

[chas6000]

they tried to push the batteries on me - but they forgot the extended warrantee!

[ajohnson]

Dang, my local RS had one but it was missing the IR Extender and looked pretty beat up. I guess I'll keep looking.

[The Robman]

Just FYI, if a remote like the 15-2117 or 15-1994 (ie, one with that sort of finish) becaomes really dirty looking, you should take it apart and give the casing a really good scrub. You can totally restore it to it's original glory.
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Please don't PM me with remote questions, post them in the forums so all the experts can help!

[chico_woodhill]

I went to the local radio shack, and they didn't have the 2117 on sale, didn't know anything about the sale, and their computer system priced the units at $31.

The good news is they have 3 units. The bad is they won't sell them at the reduced price you guys received...