Genie GIRUD-1T Universal Dual Frequency Radio Conversion Kit

Genie, shooting itself in foot a little here.
When I installed this unit, I initially thought either the receiver or the supplied transmitter was weirdly defective -- only the bottom button on the remote (which was nothing like the remote pictured on the box) could be programmed into the receiver.

Well, after a phone conversation with a remarkably intelligent, competent and friendly tech support person at Genie, I learned that Genie is shipping this unit with a newer generation remote that must be configured in order to be compatible with the receiver in the box -- but not including any documentation to that effect. (the receiver is Intellicode-I, and the remote comes configured as Intellicode-II) The enclosed manual only discusses the remote pictured on the box, which doesn't need any configuration with this receiver.

So, if you buy this (and it works fine, if you need one, go right ahead), be sure to google for the manual for the remote (using the part number on the remote), which will instruct you on how...

Works Great, Poorly Made
I bought the Genie frequency conversion kit as a fix to the military frequency interference I was receiving from the nearby shipyard. My garage door was/is operating on the 390mhz frequency and much like the product description suggests, was operating intermittently and inconsistently. In order to open my door, I had to generally stand directly in front of the door and press the multiple times, and even then if I didn't have it just right, it may or may not have worked. After installing the Kit, I am now able to open my door from as much as 100ft away!!! I can even be in my kitchen and push the button, and walk out to my car (my garage is detached), and the door will be open and waiting. Why couldn't I give this five stars? Well, it is VERY poorly put together. The kit basically consists of a circuit board loosly sitting in a plastic mounting box. There are holes cut out of the box where the contact screws as well as the coding button on the circuit are supposed to be...

Fails to function using HomeLink
My old Genie opener was built like a tank but, unfortunately, the transmitter was not. That, and the fact that a new car was equipped with HomeLink, I investigated replacing the transmitter and receiver while continuing to used the old motor and chain. I made an inquiry to both the vendor and to Genie and was told the universal transmitter and receiver I had selected would work with HomeLink. I purchased the new parts, installed it, and it works when using the new transmitter, but not HomeLink.

I am not a novice when it comes to making home repairs and installation of new products. However, I felt the installation instructions were poorly written and could be simplified both in the narritive and with better drawings or photos. Furthermore, the installation kit provides a large amount of electrical wire (2 wire). If one used that wire, one would have to have two runs from the receiver to the motor and that creates an unsightly jumble of wires in the garage. I replaced...

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