Guys, thanks for all the input. Here is an update.

I checked craigslist for an mx-850 and someone was selling a brand new one for $70. I gave him $80 if he would ship it. I received it today and sure enough it was brand spanking new. I uploaded (or I should say "downloaded"...lol URC should really fix that) to the remote and bingo everything now works. Looks like it was something with my other remote. Glad it's resolved and I really have to hand it to tgav8rs. You hit the nail on the head. Thank you my friend.