It's been a little while now, but I'm sure Ernie would love to hear an update.

I decided to go with the MX-980 remote and a MRF-350 base station. I purchased both through a URC dealer. Opted out of their programming and tackled the programming myself. Having zero experience with the software or programming other URC remotes, it was quite an easy task to accomplish. The remote works flawlessly and I couldn't be happier with my decision.

Thanks, Ernie, for the motivation. :)