Hello all,

Im new to the forum and i have a Harmony 1000 and 890. Needless to say i have done some research and want a MX-980.

I know that the software for this particular remote is only available through the auth reseller and not even the website. SO can someone point me to an auth reseller that has been willing to give the software with sale of the remote.

My local reseller is not willing to give software and wants to sell the remote, rf extender and programming for $1350. Upgrades are $50 to $100 if i change equipment.

IF NOT..

I am open to other URC remotes with RF capabilites as my equip is in another room. With software that i can download from their website.

Thanks,
Rob

Dealers aren't authorized to give out the software. They're also not authorized to sell the remotes over the internet. That's why these models are only available through custom integrators and dealers- URC doesn't want to be deluged by customer calls, not that I'm saying you can't handle the programming but most people either can't, or don't want to, program their own remote.

Look into the consumer level remotes. They can't be customized and don't have the assignability for the IR outs but they do work. Also, the MX-450 is a good one, but it doesn't use a computer to program it.

Actually, authorized dealer are allowed to pass over a copy of the software, according to URC, at the dealer's discretion.

They're also not authorized to sell the remotes over the internet.

That is correct, other than Amazon who can sell the MX810, MX450, and MRF260.


The MX450 falls into their Custom Pro line, you may want to look at the R50 (although it doesn't supprt RF).

Thank you both for your help.

AudioHigh in Mountain View, CA had no problems offering me the software when I asked. I was quoted $599 for the mx-980 remote and $599 for the msc-400.

I am currently in the buying process as well, this forum has been unbelievably valuable, along side avscience forums.

Blasphemy...

And don't forget that NXG is authorized to resell the MX-850 relabeled as the NXRM820.