My fourth URC Home Theater remote in the past 12 years has bit it. The number one feature I like about the old remote is turning on my stereo in the morning no matter where the remote may have fallen in the bedroom.

What remotes have a timer/clock that I can use to turn my stereo on in the morning and also have an RF base station option?

I was all set to e-bay a URC MX-850 or MX-900 until I found the thread with 30 pages of people who can't get the programming software for these remotes.

Any advice on any brand would be greatly appreciated. I have run across a couple of references to some Sony's that advertise timers but can't confirm if they will function as my alarm clock.

Should I look at an old Pronto family remote?

Am I the only one in the world that likes to use their stereo as an alarm clock?

Thank you!