I read somewhere that such an item exists, but have been unable to find one. I'm looking for a device that will convert ir signals into rf so that I can operate my hidden components with a harmony 890 remote. Anyone know where I can get one of these?

There are a few of these available, here is one [Link: smarthome.com]

It says in red on the page "The internal RF Adapter is NOT COMPATIBLE with Harmony, Home Theater Master, or Kameleon remote controls. "

I guess I'm looking for an external one.

I thought that the advantage of the Harmony 890 was its RF capability?
From their site:

"Logitech's Harmony 890 remote control uses both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) wireless signals to deliver powerful complete control of your home-entertainment system that may be hidden behind cabinets. With a wireless range of up to 100 feet, the Harmony 890 remote sends RF commands to a wireless receiver, which then blasts infrared signals to the components. "

This sounds like it is already supposed to do what you want?

Here is another link, it says the product now works with Harmony remotes.

[Link: audioholics.com]

I want to be able to convert an ir signal from say my dvd player which only has ir into an rf signal so that I can use the rf capabilities the harmony remote to control it from another room. Hope this clarifies.

Your DVD player doesn't output an IR signal, it receives it from an IR transmitter (remote control). The 890 transmits RF to a base station , that converts it to IR, for your DVD player and other components....just like ELA said.

This looks like what you want

[Link: pcuniverse.com]

It works with the 890

Stoobie

Take a look at the link below. I was a little skeptical at first but this device actually does work. It also has the advantage of sending the RF signal directly from your current remote. There is no need to take the IR signal from your remote, convert it to RF through a piece of hardware and then back to IR through yet another piece of hardware located "line of sight" to the IR reciever eye on the end device. The existing remote is modified so it sends both IR and RF signals directly. I have done the IR-RF-IR conversion before and it has always proven to be bothersome at best. Maintaining the alignment of the conversion hardware requires constant attention or it must be "nailed down" permanently to prevent any sort of movement. I hope this helps.

[Link: weaknees.com]

Guys, I have a similar issue I'm trying to resolve. I just need and IR to RF converter thing to be able to hide my Cablevision Digital cable box and still be able its use the remote to change the channels on my TV etc, etc. The problem is, I need it for Christmas day. Does anyone know if a major retailer that sells this kind of accessory so I dont have to order online and possibly be surprised with a product that doesn't work right?

That is not true the 890 can only control Z-Wave RF Lighting and it's own RF Extender, it can not control other RF devices, in fact there is no universal remote that can control RF devices as RF is proprietary code

The ProntoNG remotes can control all sorts of RF devices directly providing you know the codes and the device you want to control uses the same frequency as built into your remote.

Here in Europe most of our RF devices use 433MHz and so do the ProntoNG remotes. I use mine to control lights, blinds and sockets with HomeEasy products.

Stoobie