17 Jul
2003
17 Jul
'03
10:17 p.m.
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(a)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.