Has any one purchased from I-Net distributors and if so, what's your experience with them? Seems like they have great prices, but aren't authorized dealer yet claim to back the warranty up themselves.

Also, I keep reading about IR and RF cababilty, but it looks like you need the separate MRF-250 or 300 for RF. What I don't understand is if this just provides distance and removes need for line of sight with IR or do you need MRF-xxx to control RF devices too? In other words, does the MX-3000 control RF devices and how? I have lights that work (on/off/dim) via RF and want to use the MX-3000 (with MRF-250?) to control these. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

This message was edited by ht_dude on 09/05/05 06:39 ET.

You need an MRF-250 or -300 for RF. Your first understanding is correct, the MX-3000 will NOT control RF-equipment (with the possible exception of Motorola tuners?).

So, with an MFR-250 or 300, it can send/control both IR **AND** RF equipment? Which brings up another question that I just thought about. how do you "teach it" RF commands?

No, you CANNOT control RF equippment, even with the MRFs, they are for eliminating line of site limitations (and possibly range issues).

I just orderd 2 MX-850 and 1 MRF-250 from I-Net distributors a few days ago and got a UPS traking number the same day I sent the payment. A good sign.

The remotes RF will only communicate with the base units such as the MRF-250 and the base unit then transmits the IR code.

as everyone says.....3000 will not control RF...but if you have X-10, a converter can be purchaced. I would stay away from I-net.....yes, you will get a product, yes you will probally pay less for it....no, you will get any help at all if your unit breaks. If your a warranty guy, then this is not the best place to buy...if you dont care about a warranty...then make the purchace. I dont know how they intend on servicing your remote if it breaks....try calling URC tech support saying your from I-net....they might just hang up on you

I see that MX-3000s are available at lots of places on eBay for less than $600. Is the warranty any good if you buy from any of these sources?

Thank you all for the info. You answered my questions and now I can make an informed decision. I don't need the RF for extra distance/line of sight issues. I wanted to control RF lights (not X10) and IR from a single remote. Still, not a shop stopper, but not ideal.

As for I-Net, I'm glad to hear that you'll get an order filled quickly enough. I figured as much since they take CC's. They should at least replace DOA, so the question becomes paying a lot less and probably taking your chances. Always a tough call.

So, if I-Net can sell them for less than $600 and make a profit, how much mark up is there on these? Obviously a lot and I'm not into wasting my money. That begs the question, what's the best price/place to order the MX-3000 that's an authorized dealer? If they can't get compete then perhaps I-Net deserves the business. Anyone?

I am an authorized URC dealer and I have know idea how i-net makes any money. They sell the MX-3000 for less than I pay for it.
Remember you are paying for more than just a remote when you are buying from a local retailer. Hopefully you will get good customer support witch online e-tailers are not very good at.
Custom installers like Me work our butts off to get a good name and some joker breaks his dealer agreement and sells for a ridiculously low price, makes a few bucks and then are gone. I am sure that when URC finds out how i-net is getting there remotes they will shut them down. Then where will your warranty be.
Dont underestimate customer support on an item like an MX-3000.

The first idea that comes to mind when you hear of a remote that uses RF is that it will be able to control your other devices that require RF.

Sorry, but across the board, it ain't so.

The RF part of this is the remote talking to its other half via RF, and only to its other half, so that the intelligence can get through solid doors and walls.

There are some teeny tiny percentage of cases where somehow something can be taught to a remote which will incidentally happen to control RF-controlled devices. These cases are not for the faint of heart, as they take a total understanding of the remote codes and frequencies involved just to understand IF it might work.

So, sorry, forget it every time unless you become enough of an engineer that you don't have to ask.