Hi all,
Is there such a thing as an RF learning remote? Or do they all learn IR then covert the same code to RF at the carrier frequency of the RF modulator?

In the end, I'm looking for a 433 MHz RF or IR/RF remote with backlighting. I can learn the codes via IR if needed. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
Joe

This is one of the most frequntly asked questions here and the answer is no, there's no such thing as an RF universal remote.

When you see a universal remote claim to have RF capabilities, what it means is it uses RF to extend the range of it's IR capabilities. It's not designed to operate RF devices.

Rob

Rob,
So remotes like the pronto TSU6000 model and the URC-8910 are RF output devices right?? The pronto outputs at 418 MHz, I'm not sure what frequency the URC-8910 operates at. When I press the "play" button on one of these, does an IR and RF signals go out and what is the RF signal that goes out? I think the way most of these RF devices work is that you have an RF receiver connected to IR emitter to transmit the codes to the device.
In my case I have a device that receives RF directly and the remote I'm replacing is IR/RF but not backlit. The RF code is exactly the same as the IR, but modulated at 433 MHz. I'm simply looking to replace my non-backlit IR/RF remote with a nicer looking backlit version.
Thanks again,
Joe

Each of those remotes you mentioned would transmit RF at different frequencies, and they're probably not a match to what you are looking for. RF signals are regulated and there would be lots of complaints if companies started using each others frequencies.

The RF signals emitted by these remotes is designed to ONLY work with the base units that come with the remotes. Your best bet for replacing your current remote is to get another one from the same brand, either than or replace both parts with an IR/RF remote and it's base unit.

Rob