Okay last stab at this... I picked up this job after they saw the job I did across the street... (New construction... Really big so using RTI). They did not want to go crazy with the budget... I went to install speakers on this new job and ran into the wife... I offerred an ultimatim of sorts... I will install another NC-50 to see if it fixes the problem. IT DID!!!! I got range all day long... Remote stopped dropping worked in front patio and back yard... Thank you guys for your help... I am going to change my contract with clients now about remotes and the physical attributes that their property impeding operation. Now just need to get that iPOD fix...