I have a console set that is at least 20 years old.  The original remote
came with an on/of and a volume control and channel up/down.  That is it, no
numbers no nothing.

I have tried many universal remotes and none of them will control the set.

Any suggestions?

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Assuming you tried an RCA brand Universal remote with no luck, you might 
try calling some local TV repair shops (if there are any left). They 
usually have a lot of really old stuff lying around that might do the 
job. Given that the set's value is basically $0, I wouldn't spend much 
on getting the replacement unless this for a collection.
 If your set is REALLY old it might use an ultrasonic remote rather than 
an IR one. The oldest ultrasonic buttons typically have a snap feel to 
them (hence the term "clicker") as the buttons trigger a hammer that 
strikes a tuning fork/chime. Later ultrasonics created the sound 
electronically, like the original X10 remotes.

From:Kilowatt
kilowatt@charter.net

> I have a console set that is at least 20 years old.  The original
> remote came with an on/of and a volume control and channel up/down.
> That is it, no numbers no nothing.
>
> I have tried many universal remotes and none of them will control the
> set.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> --
>
> Kilowatt@charter.net  Add "private" to the subject line.