Wireless Infrared Remote Control Extender (150-1959) Hints and Tips Faxback Doc. # 17628 Q: The red light on the base is on all the time. Is this normal operation? A: The red light is an Infrared Remote Indicator. It is supposed to be lit while the unit is on and blinking when tx/dx. This is normal operation. (IR/all-10/26/95)