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From: edp@jareth.enet.dec.com (Eric Postpischil (Always mount a scratch monkey.))
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Re: 48SX Power
Message-ID: <16658@shlump.nac.dec.com>
Date: 25 Oct 90 12:17:43 GMT
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Reply-To: edp@jareth.enet.dec.com (Eric Postpischil (Always mount a scratch monkey.))
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(Maybe this should be added to the list of answers of frequently asked
questions?)

Somebody did write an HP-28 program for controlling common household equipment
via infrared signals.  No, it does not require that the calculator be two inches
from the device.  Apparently the receivers on most VCRs, televisions, et cetera
are significantly more sensitive than the calculator receiver; mine worked from
10 feet away.


				-- edp