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GoldenGadgets.com has the Universal TV Remote Mini Keychain for $2.21 - 15% off with coupon code GGFA15 = $1.88 with free shipping. Features channel and volume adjustment as well as AV/TV, and on and off. CR2032 battery included.
cool. can I use this to change the station in a bar if I don't like their choice?
^ If it can figure out (has) the code their TV uses. It should be noted that you may only get to use it once or twice before you are gang rushed.
I bought one of there some time ago. It works and is pretty cool. The problem I had was that it came in a box with no documentation and no markings which could be traced to the manufacturer. After some digging I came upon the following:
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, REMOTE CONTROL MUST BE PROGRAMMED ARTER USE
STEP 1
Manually turn on TV
Step 2
Press and hold MUTE on button and aim your remote at the TV. The remote will begin The searching when the TV screen display “MUTEâ€, now release the “MUTE†key and finish the programming.
After you finish the programming
Test the keys if they are working properly. If not you should repeat the step 2 to program again.
FUNCTIONS
POWER BUTTON: PRESS POWER BUTTON TO TURN ON TV RECEPTOR.
VOLUME BOTTONS: USE VOLUME + OR – BUTTONS TO SELECT AUDIO LEVEL.
CHANNEL BUTOONS: USE CHANNEL + OR- TO SELECT DESIRED CHANNEL
MUTE BUTTON: PRESS MUTE BUTTON TO PUT ON/OFF AUDIO
BATTERIES INSTALATION:
ONLY USE BATTERIES, AS INDICATED AND INSTALL THE CORRECT WA
Fun to mess with the free TVs at airports with these things...
I got two of these from "somewhere", I don't remember where. They look the same and I bet they are.
I found the same info as loubob and got them to work. Funny thing, mine have a problem. Any button push seems to happen twice. So "ON" becomes "ON"&"OFF" so the TV stays where it was.
Volume works "OK" because two pushes are almost as good as one push.
"UP" and "Down" channel are a pain because you jump two channels.
I found I could solve the "double" push problem by holding my hand in front of the LED and pressing the button. Then whip my hand away and back. Only one "push" gets through.
I must admit that I think I paid 1/2 the price quoted here...where ever I got it from.
#5 I too got mine for $1.00 at 1saleaday.com. Can't say that I have had the double burst issue though.