Terk LFRF Universal Remote Control Extender Review

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(More customer reviews)My experience was very positive - I saved a few hundred dollars and aggravation. My goal was to operate my surround sound receiver, which is indoors, from my outdoor deck. I had installed outdoor speakers, but wanted to avoid the cost and trouble of wiring a weather-proof IR receiver/extender. This worked perfectly - I simply walk onto the deck with the original remote control for my receiver and it works!
The base unit and the tripple-IR eyes work exactly as described. The only issue I see with this unit is that it emits IR background "noise" which can interfere with using an IR remote directly with your equipment while this is on. The converted RF remote (that you install the battery-sized transmitter in) works fine through the LFRF, but if you have 2nd IR remote to control your equipment it may have difficulty due to this background "noise" from the LFRF. 3 solutions: 1-don't use the IR remote, 2-turn the LFRF off while using an IR remote directly, 3-buy an extra battery-sized transmitter (LFRFB) for each of your IR remotes.
Also, the transmitter did not seem to work with my Harmony universal remotes. But, that was OK for my needs.

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Audiovox Car XMCK5 XpressEZ Satellite Radio Receiver w/ SureConnect Review

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(More customer reviews)Great price for starting xm user. Was easier than I thought to install. I think that the instructions for the sureconnect weren't all that good though. I had to google the instructions to do that. After installing it and registering online it was up and running. Took about 1.5 hours to do a fairly professional job putting it in my BMW 528i.
The things I liked most about this xm radio was the price, ease of use, and the options that come with the radio. The things that I don't like are the limited favorites menu and lack of a remote. I would also like to see a better dock, but the vent one is fine.
Options you will need for sure with this are a home dock and custom car mount if you don't want your vent covered. I haven't bought either yet, but will soon.

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Audiovox APS997 Remote Security System with 4-Mode Shock Sensor and Extended Range Remote Start (Prestige) Review

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(More customer reviews)I installed it myself (got the wiring diagrams for my car online), and you do need to be an intermediate level electrician (shade tree mech) or higher to read the diagrams. The keyless door entry was the toughest part to install, which for the novice installer may need help from the professionals and need more parts ($12 door relay not included). It took me two weekends to get the wiring right (remote start one day, door works properly in two days). Once working, it really "WOW!" me. Siren wakes the living dead. Shock sensor has great sensitivity (it can sense impact from a soft football to car). Temperature reader is built into module, and you can push a button on the remote that has LCD to view precise temp (F or C) in car. Can be programmed to remote start if temp drops below certain temps (to keep engine from freezing). 2nd remote has 5 buttons, 5th button is for a built in LED flashlight (almost blinding for a little thing). Nicely made tough, carbon fiber remotes. I've had a small problem with the remote start not working after 5 months, but Audiovox gladly replaced the module for me when I called and sent the module back. Hope the new module will last longer, and not a quality problem.

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Audiovox SIR-PNP3 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)I love the SIR-PNP3 so much that I immediately bought a second one. And then a third one, two months later! The PNP3 is the 3rd generation of this Audiovox Sirius "shuttle" receiver, and SIRIUS and Audiovox have hit a grand slam home run with the PNP3. The display on the PNP3 is the brightest and clearest of any SIRIUS (or XM receiver) that I've seen. I haven't listened to AM or FM at all since I started my SIRIUS subscription. I use the Audiovox SIR-PNP3 both in the car and the home. The wireless FM transmitter is of high quality and mighty: You can set up the PNP3 in one room, and simultaneously listen to SIRIUS through any and all of your FM radio receivers located in nearby rooms, (at broadcast distances of upwards of 100 feet in my experience.) And, if you are someone who doesn't yet know much about satellite radio: SIRIUS is better than XM: Absolutely True!

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Designed for use in the car, through your home stereo, and even in Audiovox's compatible boombox, the SIR-PNP3 Sirius plug-and-play tuner receives more than 120 streaming satellite radio stations, including stations with commercial-free music, talk, sports, and children's programming. Listeners will need an Audiovox home or car kit to use the tuner, but once equipped, they can transfer the tuner between the house and the car stereo as often as they like, negating the need to buy second and third receivers. The tuner is remarkably easy to use, with a large 2.5-by-1.38-inch amber backlit LCD screen that displays the artist info, song title, category, and time, along with a 0-9 number pad and a wireless remote that allow for direct channel access. Users can manually adjust the contrast and dimming level for better viewing, or they can set the display to Auto Dimmer so that it instinctively adjusts to the ambient light level. The receiver also includes a built-in FM transmitter that broadcasts satellite tunes through any FM radio--a bonus for people whose car stereos don't come with auxiliary inputs. Otherwise, most users will choose to connect the tuner (via one of the Audiovox kits) to a stereo's RCA jacks or 3.5 mm auxiliary input for better audio performance.
The SIR-PNP3 is equipped with a number of convenient user options. Most listeners will appreciate the 30 presets in three separate banks (A, B, and C), along with the preset scan function, which browses among the preset channels rather than perusing the entire station catalog. In addition, the receiver includes a preset list mode that displays the preset channels either one at a time or six at a time, with listings by channel name, artist, or song title. To save time, listeners can also directly access Sirius channels by their three-digit channel numbers rather than paging through the channel directory. Additional features include a Look Ahead function, which checks the current playlist of other channels without leaving your current station; an S-seek function that searches the Sirius signal for songs or artists that match your pre-determined favorites; and several time-based options, including an alarm clock, a sleep mode, and a program alert that automatically activates the radio and turns it to a specific program at a preset time.
The tuner measures 4.5 by 3 by 1.5 inches (W x H x D) and carries a one-year warranty on parts and labor. Listeners will need to purchase a compatible car kit, home kit, or boombox along with a subscription to Sirius to enjoy satellite radio programming through the tuner.
What's in the Box SIR-PNP3 tuner, wireless remote control, two AA batteries, Sirius channel guide, silica gel desiccant packet, product registration card, user's manual.

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Audiovox XMCK-10A XM Xpress Satellite Radio Car Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)Right from the moment I plugged the unit into the cigarette lighter of the car (parked inside the garage with the doors shut) I was impressed the reception. I upgraded from the original Roady and was taken back with the excellent performance of this unit. I regularly make a trip from Chicago to Indianapolis, and with the old Roady I experienced several dead sites out in the country. With the new unit, no dead sites what-so-ever!!. (Not to say they don't exist)
PROS::::
* Awesome Satellite Reception
* Ability to Aim Antenna when hooked to home docking station
* FM Transmitter Performance is much increased over the original FM transmitters. (The old FM transmitters lacked fidelity.) The sound with this FM transmitter is strong, bass is deep and the highs are clear and crisp.
o This transmitter transmits through the external satellite antenna outside the car (as opposed to through the cigarette lighter adapter)
o Strong enough to block out fairly strong nearby FM stations.
o Can set the frequency to anything between 88.1 and 107.9
 Set the frequency by changing the dial
* The docking station has an auxiliary input and output. Imagine all of the useful things you can plug in there, like mp3 players or portable TVs /DVD/ Computer audio
* The Display is CRISP, CLEAR, and Easy to read day or night. The default is white background with black lettering. It is very easy to read, day or night.
* Has a dial for channel and option selection
* Size and weight are about half the size of that of the original Roady.
* Comes with everything you could need to hook it up in a car.
* The easy dock makes it easy to switch between car and house, just unplug it and go.
CONS:::::
* The only real con is that the buttons are hard to see at night. (Although after you initially get it setup, you shouldn't have to mess around with the buttons to much. The menu button is right in the middle. After you initially get set up that will probably be the only button you use. Lets face it, if you had the old Roady, then after a while you managed to work that thing in the dark with ease.
OVERALL:::::::
I highly recommend this product. I picked one up for $49 after rebates and the FM transmitter alone that comes with it is worth every bit of $49. Previously I had paid $40 for a Belkin TuneCast..........and couldn't transmit a signal across the room yet alone from inside the garage with the door shut.
The has performed well for me so far and has far exceeded my expectations at every turn
Take a look at the manual(see link below) to get an idea of how clear the screen is. (Although the manual does not do the unit justice)
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Bryon Gaskin

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The Audiovox XMCK-10A XM Xpress Satellite Radio Car Kit provides you with everything you need to bring the power of XM satellite radio to your car. This kit includes the powerful Xpress XM7 satellite radio receiver with its large, easy-to-read 5-line display screen, and a handy IR remote control that lets you run the XM7 without having to take your eyes off the road.
The Xpress XM7 XM satellite radio receiver is full of features, controlled with buttons that include display, search, menu, a rotary/select knob, power/IR eye, memory, preset/direct, jump, and 10 presets/numbers. The display button lets you choose between artist, song, title and data service info, while memory lets you store up to 20 song/title/artist combinations so you can look later at something that caught your interest. Not only does this unit provide plenty of music and radio stations with dynamic means of searching for desired content by artist, genre, or others, but it can provide you with a stock ticker that allows you to monitor up to 20 stocks, plus it offers information extras so you can follow things like the scores for your favorite sports teams.
The XM7 receiver features an internal wireless FM transmitter, which allows you to play XM satellite radio content through any audio device with an FM radio receiver without the need for (or hassle of) hardwire connections. Not only can you set your XM unit to automatically turn on and off when power comes on or goes off, but you can have it turn off via the sleep timer that can be set to 15, 30 or 45 minutes, or even 1, 2 or 3 hours. For added convenience, this system comes with an IR remote control that can operate most of the features of your XM unit with buttons that act the same as those on the receiver.
The XMCK-10A car kit includes a swivel bracket so you can mount your docking station at the most optimal usage angle, and a cigarette lighter 12-volt to 5-volt DC power adapter to provide power and even recharge your XM7 receiver. This unit includes the smallest available magnetic roof-mount XM satellite antenna, and even comes with a CLA female socket that can be hardwired to your car's battery in case you do not have an open car cigarette lighter. The docking station in this kit even includes an auxiliary audio input so you can use it to connect an MP3 player or other peripheral audio device to your car stereo. The Xpress XM7 tuner has 3.5-millimeter mini-stereo audio input and output jacks, a built-in RF SMB connector for an external antenna, and runs on 5 volts, 2 amps of DC power. This unit measures 4.44 x 2.44 x 1.22 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's limited 12-month warranty.
What's in the Box The Audiovox XM7 satellite radio receiver, an IR remote control, a docking station, a swivel-mount bracket, a magnetic roof-mount antenna, a cigarette-lighter DC power adapter, a CLA female socket, and a user's manual.

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Audiovox FM100A FM Modulator with IST2 Isolation Transformer (Grey) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you have any other option besides an FM modulator to do what you need to do, do it. An FM modulator should be a last resort. That being said, I don't think I could be happier with this product, given the fact that I had no other options.
First, note that this is a WIRED modulator. Wireless modulators are worthless in the US because of the FCC mandated limitations of their broadcast range. Wired modulators like this one tap directly into the antenna in your car and send FM signals directly to your head unit. As such, you don't have interference from other FM transmissions--like radio stations.
As far as wired modulators go, in the same system I tried a Kenwood FM modulator and one from Metra. Both sounded horrible for anything but audio books. I added a ground loop isolator to the Kenwood setup, and it sounded better, but it was still too painful to listen to music through the modulator.
This Audiovox system comes with its own ground loop isolator, and together they sound far better than any other combination I had tried. Everything about this setup is a little smaller than other options I've used, so they fit behind the dash better.
All in all, if you're looking for the best FM modulator on the market, I believe you've found it. AudioVox makes a bad situation tolerable, and in fact, quite enjoyable.

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Audiovox SIRCK1 Sirius Satellite Radio Car Dock with Built-In Wireless FM Transmitter Review

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(More customer reviews)I would highly advice that if you choose to get Satellite Radio, you should get it professional installed. I'm experimenting, so I went with the cheaper option. It works pretty well.
You should note that you'll have a few wires sticking out everywhere, and it will look kind of cheap, but if you can get over that, it works well. It has a cradle, a mounting bracket that can stick to the dash, and a mini FM transmitter so you can listen to Sirius through your radio. The whole system works quite well and does the job as best as it can. It's easy to and simple to setup, so that should not be a problem. The sound quality is a little weak, but it does the job.
Besides looking kind of cheap, which is not the docking kits fault, there are two main problems. One is that the mount uses screws or adhesive. I'm not going to drill randomly into my car, so I used the adhesive. The adhesive works very well, but I worry that if I ever remove the mount, will it take chunks of my dash with it? I don't know, which would be really scary if I deeply cared for my car. The second problem is that there is no power supply for a wall socket. This means that if you don't fork over another fifty dollars, you'll have to do the setup in your car, while the car is running. This is truly cheap and annoying.
All in all, it works well for those on a budget or those not willing to commit fully to Sirius radio.

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Enjoy the freedom of Sirius satellite radio in your car with this easy-to-install dock with a built-in wireless FM transmitter. Compatible with the Audiovox SIRPNP1 or SIRPNP2 Sirius radio tuner, this docking station connects to your in-dash car stereo with the included RCA audio cable. If your car stereo doesn't have an audio connection, the FM transmitter can send the Sirius radio signal to one of four FM frequencies (88.1 MHz, 88.3 MHz, 88.5 MHz, or 88.7 MHz).
The base has a swivel ball for adjustment of the dock, and it can be mounted to your dash using the included adhesive strip or included screws. The antenna has a magnetic base that enables you to mount it on your car's roof or trunk; it connects to the docking cradle with a 20-foot antenna cable.
Sirius satellite radio is a subscription service that provides up to 100 channels of programming, from digital-quality music to news, talk, and sports.
What's in the Box SIRCK1 cradle, base with adhesive pad, audio cable, vehicle antenna, DC (cigarette lighter) power adapter, screws and washers, and printed installation guide.

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Audiovox D1020 10-Inch Portable DVD Player Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a preliminary review, just bought the thing, still learning about it, but here goes:
I bought this for the car, but it makes a great little tv at home, too. The screen is much nicer than my friends OEM dvd player, much bigger.
The speakers plug into the sides, not connected by wires. They snap (not too) easily on/off. The FM modulator is a widget on the lighter plug, and you can set it to a variety of stations to get it to come in. It works just fine. One drawback, the video/audio out (fm modulator) uses the same plugs as the IN, you just switch a switch. So this means you can't run the fm modulator and an input (gamecube) at the same time. But the speakers still work, so gamecube can use the ports as an "in" and the sound can then come out the speakers. Ok, I guess.
The thing comes with straps that allow you to suspend it between two seats in the car. But if the seats are tilted, then the screen is tilted. Audiovox should have done some field testing on this. But it's not a huge deal, you can still see it OK. The IR transmitter for the headphones works pretty well, so long as you have a line of sight from the transmitter to the headphones. Headphones are nice, not chintzy (SP?) at all.
The screen is beautiful, the dvd player seems to work really well. Can't comment on longevity, just bought it. The whole thing comes in a case that does not have room for the headphones, but everything else fits nicely. The unit has a prop stand integral on the back, which we can use in our kitchen. It also has a standard cable input, which made it really easy to hook to our home cable system, there's different "input" settings for cable v tv v auxiliary. Tv works really well, too. There's a standard plug for home use. Car use requires the cigarette lighter.
There's a nice protective cover for it that doubles as the "sling" for the car seat thingy. The speakers can pop right onto this, you can do everything but use the integral prop. SO they give you another one that you can attach to this cover via velcro and it works pretty well. Nice touch.
Oh, and the remote is acceptable as well, nothing SUPER fancy, but functional. You can control the tv and the dvd with it.
Hope that helps!

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Enjoy your favorite movies on long car trips with the Audiovox D1020 portable DVD player. It features a 10-inch LCD screen, two wireless (IR, infrared) headphones, and detachable speakers. It comes with a car mounting kit that's easy to set up. It also includes a 125-channel cable-ready tuner and a remote control.
The D1020 features a folding 10-inch LCD screen with 800 x 480-pixel resolution, two detachable stereo speakers (3 watts each), 2 headphone jacks, and a composite A/V input (for connecting a game system) and output. The DVD player is compatible with CD-R/RW discs as well as MP3 digital audio.
It's powered by a cigarette lighter adapter in the car or an AC adapter in your home. The cigarette lighter power adapter also has a built-in wireless FM modulator, enabling you to transmit the audio from your DVD player to your vehicle radio.
What's in the Box Audiovox D1020 DVD player, two detachable speakers, two wireless headphones, remote control and batteries, cigarette lighter power adapter with FM modulator, storage bag, mounting bag with straps, A/V cable, and printed instruction manual.

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Audiovox 5BCR07P Remote Replacement Transmitter for APS997A Review

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(More customer reviews)Had Audiovox Prestige remote lock/unlock with alarm installed on 2002 Honda Civic LX by a local dealer four years ago. Have been quite satisfied with the product as no theft or damage has been done though I work in not-so-nice area. The remote transmitter was working well though the screen quit functioning after a year and half until I left it in the rain for 4 hours while playing golf. Thus, I needed a replacement transmitter. I actually had 5BCR03P, and by internet, I learned that 5BCR07P is the updated version and would work with my security system. By the way, the original store that installed it said it no longer carried the transmitter and if I get it via internet, they would program it for $35.
Since the product did not come with instruction to program it, I had to obtain it using Audiovox website. It took several trial and error and probably disturbed my neighbors, but I got it done. Important key is to know where the valve is, and push and release three times until you hear the response, then push the button on the transmitter button you want to program for several seconds until you get the desired action. (I initially pushed unlock button by mistake, so unlock button lock the doors and lock button did the reverse. Confusing.) Otherwise, I am quite happy that now I have a great looking remote, which many people think it is cell phone.

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Audiovox XM XMFM1 FM Direct Adapter (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are installing an XM radio in your car and thinking about utilizing the XM radio's ability to broadcast music to a specific channel on your car stereo - FORGET ABOUT IT!!! Just assume you will NOT be doing it that way, and buy one of these instead. This unit doesn't require any external power hookup, won't require you to string thin fragile wires from the front of your car to the back, is fairly small and easy to install, and sends wonderful, static-free sound to your car stereo. On your XM radio, you will still have to select a specific FM channel for reception of XM music, but you won't get any static even if you select a strong local FM channel. And, if you turn your XM radio off, you will be able listen to the FM channel normally. The FM channel is only blocked out when the XM radio is turned on. Check to see if your car stereo has a non-standard antenna input that will require inexpensive adapters. My car, which has a Blaupunkt radio, required "Volkswagen style" adapters. All these do is change the shape of the plugs that connect to the car radio and antenna. Note that I say "adapters" (plural) because, if you DO have a non-standard antenna input, you will need 2 adapters: 1 to mate the Audivox plug to your non-standard car stereo antenna input, and another to mate the antenna wire that used to plug into your car stereo but now needs to plug into the Audiovox adapter. The Audiovox unit goes between your car stereo and the end of your existing antenna wire. So, you will need a standard-to-nonstandard adapter + a nonstandard-to-standard adapter.

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The Audiovox XMFM-1 FM Direct Adapter for Xpress XM7 Satellite Radio Receiver is designed expressly to turn the internal FM transmitter in Audiovox's XM7 receiver into a wired FM modulator. This unit plugs directly into the vehicle radio antenna jack in your car stereo, and connects to the XMC-10 cradle via the docking station's audio line-out jack. This is especially useful for when you are taking advantage of your XM7 XM satellite radio receiver's FM transmitter because your vehicle's car stereo does not have an audio line-in jack accessible, and you are driving through areas with strong FM radio signals that are interfering with your car's reception of the XM7's FM transmission. In order for this unit to operate, your XM7 receiver must be set to FM On in the Xpress XM user's menu.

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Audiovox IR1CFF IR Wireless Single Channel Automotive Headset Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey with factory installed Honda RES. I looked for options to replace my OEM Honda wireless headphones that have a flimsy plastic strip that is used for head size adjustment. The strip on the Honda headphones had ripped on 3 sets of headphones now.
I tried out these Audiovox headphones because they were pretty compact like my Honda originals, had a better design for head size adjustment, and this new model folds flat because the ear pieces pivot. They worked great right out of the box, and $30 a piece beats $80 for replacing the originals from Honda! Time will tell about battery life, etc. but first impression is great.

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Enjoy music, movies and more without a tangle of cables using these Audiovox wireless fold-flat headphones with foam earpieces.

Single Channel Headphones These single channel headphones are easy to add to your IR system, with a volume control, power switch and power indicator LED.
IR Sensors Uses high frequency infrared light to assure a clean signal for clear reception.
Level Control Automatic Level Control prevents input signal overloading.
Automatic Shut OffAn built-in automatic timer ensures that your headphone set is turned off if accidentally kept on. After three minutes without a signal source, the power to the headphones will automatically turn itself off.
Flat-Folding Headphones fold flat for easy storage.
Comfortable Fit Enjoy hours of entertainment with an upgraded foam earpiece and adjustable headphone band.
What's in the Box Audiovox IR1CFF IR Wireless Single Channel Headset, Two AAA Batteries Included

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