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deftech · 01-21-04, 05:26 PM

IrDA-SIR, the protocol used for IR data communications on PDAs, is only meant for very short range. Generally it is meant to be used within about 1 - 4 inches between the devices for data transfer. So yes, what you are experiencing is normal.

Even on PDAs with consumer IR, which allows for long distances as a TV/VCR/etc remote, you'll still get the shorter distances for data communications. This is because even on the consumer IR models, the IrDA-SIR protocol is still used for data communications.

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deftech Aximsite Administrator Addicted Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,635 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	IrDA-SIR, the protocol used for IR data communications on PDAs, is only meant for very short range. Generally it is meant to be used within about 1 - 4 inches between the devices for data transfer. So yes, what you are experiencing is normal. Even on PDAs with consumer IR, which allows for long distances as a TV/VCR/etc remote, you'll still get the shorter distances for data communications. This is because even on the consumer IR models, the IrDA-SIR protocol is still used for data communications. __________________ Jordan M. Wigley Aximsite.com Email: jordan AT aximsite.com . To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Come join the friendly community at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.