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Maleman
11-24-09, 04:31 PM
Sorry newbie but does Directv have backlit remotes? If so what model(s)?

Thanks
CJTE
11-24-09, 04:33 PM
The DirecTV 64RB is DirecTVs latest remote (even though its a few years old) that is backlit and is also RF capable.

I believe it is also the only remote at this time that is backlit. (With exception maybe to the super-big remote for those with going eyesight).
LameLefty
11-24-09, 04:34 PM
Yes they do.

http://www.directv.com:/DTVAPP/content/equipment/remotes?footernavtype=-1
LameLefty
11-24-09, 04:34 PM
The DirecTV 64RB is DirecTVs latest remote (even though its a few years old) that is backlit and is also RF capable.

I believe it is also the only remote at this time that is backlit. (With exception maybe to the super-big remote for those with going eyesight).

The special NFL remotes they offer are versions of this and also backlit.
freerein100
11-24-09, 04:36 PM
Don't forget about the NFL remotes www.directv.com/nflremotes
drpjr
11-24-09, 04:39 PM
The special NFL remotes they offer are versions of this and also backlit.

Don't forget about the NFL remotes

They are cheaper than than the standard backlit remote and they come with an RF antenna. Last time I looked they were about 20-22 bucks.
The Merg
11-24-09, 04:48 PM
The special NFL remotes they offer are versions of this and also backlit.

Don't forget about the NFL remotes

They are cheaper than than the standard backlit remote and they come with an RF antenna. Last time I looked they were about 20-22 bucks.

And they are identical to the RC64B in functionality...

- Merg
Maleman
11-24-09, 06:46 PM
The DirecTV 64RB is DirecTVs latest remote (even though its a few years old) that is backlit and is also RF capable.

I believe it is also the only remote at this time that is backlit. (With exception maybe to the super-big remote for those with going eyesight).

I also notice the RC64RBK? whats the difference between that and the RB?

Thanks
The Merg
11-24-09, 06:59 PM
I also notice the RC64RBK? whats the difference between that and the RB?

Thanks

I believe that is the big-key remote. If it is, it does not have all the keys on it that the RC64RB has.

- Merg
Shades228
11-24-09, 07:22 PM
The RB was renamed RBK on the RC64. The RC65 is still labeled RC65RB.

It is not the big button remote.
The Merg
11-25-09, 12:33 PM
The RB was renamed RBK on the RC64. The RC65 is still labeled RC65RB.

It is not the big button remote.

Okay. I didn't think so, but when I saw the "K" I started to doubt myself.

- Merg
bobnielsen
11-25-09, 12:36 PM
I thought the "K" meant that an antenna (for R15/16) was included.
Shades228
11-25-09, 12:45 PM
I think it will be a mystery that not even Scooby Doo could solve. The RC64 is the only one designated with a K and the RC65 can come with an antenna as well.
CJTE
11-25-09, 06:39 PM
RC64RBK is the remote and kit (the antenna).
Maleman
11-25-09, 06:44 PM
RC64RBK is the remote and kit (the antenna).

Hmmm I ordered the RB, what's the antenna for? Don't the RB and RBK do the same thing? :confused:
CJTE
11-25-09, 06:46 PM
Hmmm I ordered the RB, what's the antenna for? Don't the RB and RBK do the same thing? :confused:

They do.

There are some receivers, (I beleive the H21's may be the only ones but I honestly have forgotten) that required an external antenna be attatched. Whereas the rest have antennas built-in.
Maleman
11-25-09, 06:50 PM
They do.

There are some receivers, (I beleive the H21's may be the only ones but I honestly have forgotten) that required an external antenna be attatched. Whereas the rest have antennas built-in.

Thank you for clarifying. I have the HR21 I think.
Newshawk
11-25-09, 07:19 PM
They do.

There are some receivers, (I beleive the H21's may be the only ones but I honestly have forgotten) that required an external antenna be attatched. Whereas the rest have antennas built-in.

The receivers needing an external antenna for RF remote use are the H20 series (100 and 600), HR20-100 (I know because I have one) and the R15 series (100, 300 and 500). I think the H10 may also have a RF remote antenna connection.
TBlazer07
11-25-09, 07:19 PM
HR20-100 uses an antenna as well.They do.

There are some receivers, (I beleive the H21's may be the only ones but I honestly have forgotten) that required an external antenna be attatched. Whereas the rest have antennas built-in.
drpjr
11-25-09, 07:21 PM
They do.

There are some receivers, (I beleive the H21's may be the only ones but I honestly have forgotten) that required an external antenna be attatched. Whereas the rest have antennas built-in.

The HR20-100s require an external antenna for RF. I'm told the HR20-700 does not. Not sure about any other HR20s. IIRC the HR21s 22s + 23s all have internal antennas.
Maleman
11-25-09, 07:23 PM
The HR20-100s require an external antenna for RF. I'm told the HR20-700 does not. Not sure about any other HR20s. IIRC the HR21s 22s + 23s all have internal antennas.

Hmmm I was wrong. I have the HR22-100
Guess I will find out when the remote arrives. Hopefully I don't need the antenna otherwise how can I get an antenna?
Newshawk
11-25-09, 07:39 PM
Hmmm I was wrong. I have the HR22-100
Guess I will find out when the remote arrives. Hopefully I don't need the antenna otherwise how can I get an antenna?

If you have the HR22-100, you have a built-in RF remote antenna, so you're good to go.
Maleman
11-25-09, 07:41 PM
Whoohoo, thanks.
CJTE
11-25-09, 08:06 PM
The HR20-100s require an external antenna for RF. I'm told the HR20-700 does not. Not sure about any other HR20s. IIRC the HR21s 22s + 23s all have internal antennas.

My HR20-700s do not require an external antenna (they has one built in).

Congrats to the OP
drpjr
11-25-09, 08:43 PM
My HR20-700s do not require an external antenna (they has one built in).

Congrats to the OP

Thanks for the confirmation. It does seem odd to me that different maufacturers would have differences on the same platform. I would think the "specs" would be the same no matter who makes it.:confused: