Smallest Receiver / UHF

07-31-2010, 11:17 PM

Anyone knows which are the smallest receivers that use UHF signal?

Obviously, this is to hide it behind the flat screen TV.

The new ones tend to be either thicker (due to PVR) or no UHF, which is a step backwards.

Suggestions welcome, of course I am willing to buy an older model.

Thanks.

08-01-2010, 01:45 AM

The 4100 is sized with your application in mind, but it doesn't have UHF remote and it's only SD. All the other receivers that Bell offers are larger in footprint and thickness.

Since you want a UHF capable model anyway and it doesn't really matter where the receiver is to operate it, why not locate the receiver somewhere other than behind the TV? I have an old UHF-capable 4700 in my laundry room that feeds all the cable outlets in the top two floors of the house.

08-01-2010, 08:45 AM

It is impossible to run new wires where it is. I have coax RG6 cable coming out behind the TV. So, I could go HD if there was a small enough HD receiver, but goind SD is not out of the picture either.

I was wondering about the older 3100, they were fairly thin, but I guess no UHF.

08-01-2010, 11:35 AM

The 6141 is an excellent size, and has UHF.

**Jcm** · 08-01-2010, 06:42 PM

My 6141 dosnt have UHF. It is IR.

08-02-2010, 02:28 AM

Really? I could have swore it did.

08-02-2010, 07:35 AM

You could use an IR repeater with an IR receiver.

08-02-2010, 10:01 AM

6100 were UHF, apparently they droped it on the 6141

08-02-2010, 11:26 AM

I have two suggestions: 1) If this is an indoor wall, cut the drywall out (check for wiring/ducting in wall before cutting) between the studs, and finish reccessed area and paint. Mount the unit in that area behind the TV. A worth while expenditure if you are planning on living there for awhile. To repair you would just have to put a piece of drywall, tape/finish at little expense.
2) Mount an infrared unit flat against the with the front facing up at the top of the TV, the IR signal will bounce of the ceiling. My IR 3100 with new batteries will go 40' through a doorway and still work fine, they have two IR leds and are a real "IR Blaster".

08-02-2010, 11:46 AM

Thanks for all suggestions.
Ultimately, this won't work so I am going to plan B.

Anyone can tell me if the 5900 PVR has a coax ''out to TV'' output?
I know this is old school, but this works for me.

I have googled this to no end, no way to find out.

Thanks

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