I want to try and find this remote, but the chances are slim. This electronic scorekeeper is from the late 70's early 80's - in perfect condition, never opened - but it doesn't have the remote - I guess it was sold separately. Is there a way to rig another remote control, like to a TV to work with this? Thanks
Hoopscore - basketball scorekeeper without remote!?!?
Dec 01, 2005
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Maybe. Are you sure it was a wireless (infrared, ultrasonic, RF) remote? Lots of "remote control" devices in this period (like VCRs) just had a little switch box on a long cord that plugged into the main unit. It could be something as simple as finding a plug that fits and wiring a couple of switches to it.
Also, was this a "retail" kind of device, or something that might have been used at high school or college basketball games? You might ask around at the local schools to see if they have an old one in the corner, or can remember how it worked.
Matt Roberds
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