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MX-980 RF Applications

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#1 ·
Good afternoon all,
How is the RF on the Universal remotes? Does it work well when coupled with Lutron dimmer packs. I was doing some research and have found that with correct product line from Lutron it has the ability to be programmed to control lights as well as anything else that carries it's frequency range. Anyone out there got any feedback for me?
 
#60 ·
Any updates on this? I too have obtained a (used) MX980 without editor software. Any suggestions? The URC site does not seem to include the 980 in the list of available editor downloads. I do not believe there are any authorized dealers or installers in my area of Canada.

Thanks in advance.
 
#61 ·
Re: MX-980 RF Aplications

Hello,I have quite the dilemma.I have both the mx-950 and 980 remote controls.I've recently upgraded my home theater system....and need to obviously update remotes.The editor software I have downloaded doesn't have a "live update" option(for either).The code for my pioneer elite receiver is not featured either.I need the software for both so I can update my system.Can ANYONE help........?????????
 
#63 ·
Hi,

I am also lost, I bought this upgrading from a harmony 1100.
And I hit a major dead end.

I bought from a supposed authorized dealer, and wasn't, I have my mx-980 here sitting right next to me.Worthless.

Tried calling Universal no luck they gave me there response, I was left in the cold.

I feel so used. =(

If anyone can help me out please contact me.
I live in a piece of town for know, no hi techy installers here.


Help anyone.
 
#64 ·
I am in the same boat. I got a MX-980 from an Amazon seller and it arrived today with no software. I have messaged the seller but have not yet received a response. I have a MX 950 that has gone bad on me. I got the 980 thinking and being told by URC that it was the upgrade to the 950. I was unaware of the software issue until today. I assumed the software would come with the remote as it did with my 950. There are no authorized dealers in the whole state of Wyoming so I am forced to go online to purchase it after being told by URC that I could not buy it directly from them. They sent me a link to the dealer locater but it came up with nothing. ps URCs site lists Amazon as an authorized dealer. If some one could help me out here I would be most thankful.
 
#71 ·
You might try emailing support. One of my dealers spent half an hour on hold on Monday trying to get through to them. I don't know what is up with them that it is so slow, but I never had a problem with dealing with them online. It has been a while since I had to, however.
 
#75 ·
Sonnie,

Calling on your help once again, is it possible to get a hold of that infamous MX980Setup.exe application again? I am not really all that concerned with the volume pack files, just need the dirty MX980 setup application, reformated comp and forget to plug out the software files I use only on occasion. Anyway hopefully you can help with this once again, also not sure how to send pm's but if you are looking to improve on the existing forums I would be very interested in retrofitting the forum boards (should it be something of interest to you).

Well hope you can help once more. Thanks in advance, as always.

-moose
 
#80 ·
I bought the MSC-400 and MX-980. I paid for professional install from an authorized dealer. However, the install is all mucked up. When I hit watch cable it turns on the receiver, but nothing else. While watching the installer work, I noticed some wrong use of if/else statements. Can anyone send me the software for both so I can set this up properly? I don't want to call back and spend another 75$ an hour.
 
#81 ·
Sorry that you guys are having problems but please call URC and they will on a case by case process send the software to end users, especially in cases where the original dealer has gone out of business or did not do a proper job of installing the system.

It is not allowed for URC dealers to release the software to an end user which is why these are part of the professional line.

To contact URC please call Toll Free: (800) 901-0800
 
#82 ·
I tried the URC hotline and all they did was point me to another dealer south of town. I find out today the original dealer has closed shop because of the economy. If I can't get the software then I have to pay another 'one time fee' + hourly. What a bogus business model. I'll be out 1k to have a remote work through walls. Help please.
 
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