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Programming software for MX-980
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Post 1 made on Friday February 7, 2014 at 15:00
johnny330
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I need to make changes to this remote and don't have the software. Could someone please PM me with a link?
Thanks in advance!
Post 2 made on Friday February 7, 2014 at 15:08
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Here you go [Link: universalremote.com]


If that doesn't work, try this [Link: universalremote.com]
OP | Post 3 made on Friday February 7, 2014 at 17:59
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On February 7, 2014 at 15:08, Lowhz said...
Here you go [Link: universalremote.com]

If that doesn't work, try this [Link: universalremote.com]

Gee thanks for that. I hope that reply doesn't represent most on this forum!
I went there first and didn't see any programming software to download so I searched here and found a few threads debating the ethics of selling remotes that can't be programmed by the user. Of those threads I saw messages offering to PM the software.
I'm not planning on undercutting the local programmer who is 2 hours away who charged my 75 year old dad $400 to make changes. There has been a change in cable providers at my dad's house and I'd like to update his remote to work with the new hardware.
Is there a change of policy with urc and somewhere on that site that I missed or is that just a smart ass answer welcoming me to this site?
Post 4 made on Friday February 7, 2014 at 18:30
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On February 7, 2014 at 17:59, johnny330 said...
Gee thanks for that. I hope that reply doesn't represent most on this forum!
I went there first and didn't see any programming software to download so I searched here and found a few threads debating the ethics of selling remotes that can't be programmed by the user. Of those threads I saw messages offering to PM the software.
I'm not planning on undercutting the local programmer who is 2 hours away who charged my 75 year old dad $400 to make changes. There has been a change in cable providers at my dad's house and I'd like to update his remote to work with the new hardware.
Is there a change of policy with urc and somewhere on that site that I missed or is that just a smart ass answer welcoming me to this site?

Read this thread then.

[Link: remotecentral.com]
OP | Post 5 made on Friday February 7, 2014 at 19:07
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On February 7, 2014 at 18:30, Lowhz said...
Read this thread then.

[Link: remotecentral.com]

I read that. He did buy from a professional installer and has over $1000 invested in it now.
I don't think that he should be held hostage from his installer this time. I'm fully capable and have done this sort of thing before so I thought I'd save him the money for something that he legitimately bought already (and paid for twice over by now).

Again, I won't be taking any business from any professional installer. I just want my dad to be able to use what he paid for. He surely never saw the box stating permanent professional maintenance at unregulated prices after the 'mandatory installation' sticker. I know most installers are probably great, but when I see another example of someone taking advantage of our seniors, I want to do it myself.
Post 6 made on Friday February 7, 2014 at 19:26
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Read it again.

6. A a final note, if you’ve recently purchased a URC remote and find yourself without software, please do not ask someone on this site to give it to you. This is against URC’s policies. If your dealer will not give you the software and did not inform you at the time of purchase that professional programming was required, then they should not have sold you the remote in the first place. Return it and buy from someone else.
Post 7 made on Friday February 7, 2014 at 19:27
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I love seeing these posts. It's always the same people fiercly guarding these stand alone editors that have been around for a decade. I get guarding CCP and accelerator, but come on.
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OP | Post 8 made on Friday February 7, 2014 at 20:34
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lowhz relax, it's just a remote control....from a company with a terrible policy about programming it. I will NEVER be buying a URC remote for this reason.


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