Let me just say, that RF issues from Pronto-type and Lexicon remotes, is the sole reason that pushed us towards Crestron.

We are currently in the process of doing our first ST-1700C, and I will tell ya, even with the processor in a metal rack system, using the the "rubber duckey" antenna supplied by Crestron, I get at least 150ft of range with NO dead spots.

Now this is in our showroom, and the rack is not installed in any cabinets yet, but with all the metal, concrete, stone block, and many other pieces of electronic equipment all active in our building, I can go outside and still control the system! How's that for range and reliability?

If I can't do Crestron (and only because of price), I limit the control to one local room, and IR or direct-wiring is the only way the system will be set up. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm tired of servicing systems because of RF issues with control systems, which most of the time, goes un-billable.

Just my 2 cents,


JJP