Please don't laugh at my stupidity here but...

I currently own the Dish 811 HD receiver and have been having problems programming remotes ever since I owned it. I know it is RF which is causing the problem...and I have read (what I believe is everything) on how to fix it, but it just does not work for me.

Well...I have just received the 9800i from Philips and I was wondering if I purchased the new HD DVR 942 receiver, will I have the same problems that I am having with the 811. Or, does this reciever have a remote that operates on the IR frequency.

I will take whatever help anyone wants to give me (again reference the first sentence) so I don't have to shell out a half of a grand to program this stinkin' remote. Thanks for all of your help (and lack of chuckles).

Dave