Has anyone got an old remote spare from any of these sets?

[bonzobanana]

I've got a 14" combi tv/vcr which I want to still use but I don't have the original remote control. Its the same remote as on these televisions below. Maybe someone has had their tv go faulty but still has the remote. You don't need to suggest a one for all thats what I'm currently using but it doesn't do all features. As you can see below its a common model and looks like this;

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Grundig 076R0CH500 , Grundig 076R0CH520 , Grundig TVR3726A , Bluestar ZX801 , Bluestar ZX801A , Bluestar ZX802 , Bluestar ZX900 , Bush BTV17 , Bush BTV170T , Bush BTV170TSIL , Bush BTV17A , Bush BTV17GRNA , Bush BTV17SIL , Bush BTV18 , Bush BTV182TSIL , Bush BTV18SIL , Bush BTV18SILVA , Bush BTV19SIL , Bush BTV200T , Bush BTV200TA , Bush VTV3400SIL , Crown 14VCRTV , Crown 14VCRTVTXT , Decca DVC764 , Decca DVT466S , Goodmans GTV371 , Goodmans GTV372VCR , Goodmans GTV484 , Goodmans GTV484VCR , Goodmans GTV484VCRBLU , Grundig TVR185 , Grundig TVR185T , Grundig TVR3725FTGB , JMB C1499 , JMB C1499A , JMB C1499B , Matsui 2080T , Matsui TVR180 , Matsui TVR180BLU , Matsui TVR180CLB , Matsui TVR180GRE , Matsui TVR180T , Matsui TVR185 , Matsui TVR185A , Matsui TVR185BLUE , Matsui TVR185OB , Matsui TVR185T , Matsui TVR185TS , Matsui TVR2080T , Matsui TVR2090TT , Matsui TVR2095T , Matsui TVR2095TT , Orion 2610 , Orion C1001SLTX , Orion C1499 , Orion C1500 , Orion C1500B , Orion C1500BL , Orion C1500ICEBL , Orion C1500SL , Orion C1500SLTX , Orion COMBI2610 , Orion COMBI2612SI , Orion COMBI3601 , Orion COMBI3601VT , Orion COMBI3602SI , Orion COMBI5101 , Orion COMBI5101VT , Orion COMBI5504 , Orion COMBI5505SI , Orion MD42XT , Orion TVCR3601 , Otto-versand COMBI5101 , Otto-versand COMBI5504 , Otto-versand TVCR2610 , Otto-versand TVCR3601 , Pacific PTV1452 , Pacific PVTV1452 , Roadstar TLV1085 , Schneider SVTV1451 , Tatung TVC563 , Tatung TVC563A , Tatung TVC863 , Tatung TVC864 , Tatung TVT566S

[mechanic]

You can get a copy replacement at WWW.AVUKLTD.COM

[bonzobanana]

The set probably isn't worth the cost of one of those remote controls. If I was going to spend £13 I'd probably put it towards another portable.

[Chris Muriel]

A Poundshop remote might do the job - especially if you can find one that actually lists any of these models.

Chris Muriel, Manchester

[bonzobanana]

The basic one for all remotes and universals do support this model but you lose a lot of functionality like teletext, sp/lp speed selecting and various other minor features. Thats what I'm currently using and it does suffice but is just not ideal.

[JayCee]

Originally Posted by bonzobanana

The set probably isn't worth the cost of one of those remote controls. If I was going to spend £13 I'd probably put it towards another portable.

I don't see the logic in that

[bonzobanana]

Originally Posted by JayCee

I don't see the logic in that

Well its an old set near the end of its lifespan and £13 seems over the top for me personally just to get about 6 extra working buttons. I take your point if it was a lovely sony trinitron or something but its a basic bush model cheap as chips when new. Picture is ok/acceptable, sound is basic mono only. I was really just thinking of £2-3 to pay for someones old remote including postage. Which is what I ususally sell my old remotes on ebay for, 0.99p start and postage on top. If they sell they normally go for the 99p.

[clemenzina]

Have you heard of Freecycle? Here's your local group:

The Freecycle Network - about the Yeovil Group

Join up, you'll need to offer something before you ask for something, but that should be no problem - any item that would otherwise go on the council tip (ie, it can't be non-material) qualifies - I've given away a TV, printer, old hifi system (which I now regret )... it could be a teapot, broken breadmaker, anything! It doesn't matter if no-one wants it.

Then ask for the remote control - failing that you are very likely to get a "new" portable TV with its own remote I got an old Matsui, shocking picture which was perfect once I added a Freeview box.

clemenzina