OT-- need plans for a wireless switch

From: ghldbrd_at_ccp.com <(ghldbrd_at_ccp.com)>
Date: Thu Jul 17 22:17:01 2003

> I wouldn't use a simple on/off IR signal. I'm talking about a modulated/
> decoded signal. Sunlight will not affect that. An RF link is far more
> susceptible to RF interference than an IR signal (if the IR receiver is
> properly shielded, and most come already shielded). If the front end of
> an RF receiver becomes saturated, it is even more susceptible. Until
> now, I've never heard of a TV being activated by RF through the IR
> electronics. I won't say it can't happen, but I would not give it very
> good odds.
>
> -Bryan
>
> ghldbrd_at_ccp.com wrote:

>> IR control was being triggered by sunlight wafting in through drapes and
>>blinds, and happened to hit the right pulse sequence to turn on the set.
>>I've heard that is not unusual.
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