MRF-260 Universal Remote Control

Universal Remote Control, Inc released the MRF-260 Complete Control RF Base Station today at CES in Las Vegas.  The MRF-260 brings the advantage of Narrow Band radio frequency (RF) reception to home entertainment systems. 

The MRF-260 is a compact, fully addressable RF base station compatible with URC’s many Narrow Band-equipped remote controls. The base station features an integrated Narrow Band receiver and antenna, two fixed line outputs for IR emitters, and two adjustable, or variable, line outputs. Each adjustable output can be matched to the IR input on any component that a standard IR repeater can operate.

The base station extends the reception range for connectivity from compatible remotes up to 100 feet away though walls, floors and doors, indoors or outdoors. It eliminates the line-of-sight requirement, and can even be concealed in cabinets for true “Barrier Free” control.

The MRF-260 can be programmed to operate equipment at up to 15 locations, like a den or a bedroom, anywhere in a house by installing an MRF-260 at each location. It also works with such devices as URC’s breakthrough MSC-400 Master System Controller, which seamlessly harnesses the power of sophisticated home entertainment systems, providing options and advantages not otherwise available.

The Narrow Band capability offers significant installation advantages. In addition to improving devices’ range and reliability, it improves spurious adjacent signal rejection, ignoring unneeded signals. A bright red status LED flickers to alert users to the presence RF interference.

Four shallow grooves on the top panel of the MRF-260 accept standard Brother P-Touch self-adhesive labels, allowing installers to easily identify each component connected to the corresponding outputs. The  base station is designed for use with standard 3.5 mm plugs.

The MRF-260 Complete Control RF Base Station is available now from authorized Universal Remote Control dealers at a suggested retail price of $149

About Universal Remote Control, Inc.
Headquartered in Harrison, New York, Universal Remote Control, Inc. is a world leader in the design, engineering, manufacture and distribution of high-quality remote control devices. Since its establishment in 1991, the company has become highly regarded by consumers and professionals alike, and won numerous industry awards.  It supplies millions of remote controls each year to consumers around the world through four primary distribution channels: consumer retail, custom professional, subscription broadcast and OEM.

For additional technical information, please visit www.universalremote.com.

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