As of now the controllers that TRC has receiver cards for are:
• Rain Bird ESP LX
• Rain Bird ESP MC, ESC
• Irritrol Dial and MC
• Superior Sterling
• HIT Logic 2 & 3
• Hunter ICC

Be sure and read the troubleshooting guides at the TRC site for each of
these controllers before purchasing the controller if the plan is to use a
receiver card.
The COMMANDER portable receiver can be used with any irrigation remote
connector provided by Remote Pigtails. The only difference between the Rain
Master and the TRC remotes as far as cables go is zone 32 on the 32 station pigtails.
The pin for zone 32 is in a different location for each company so the TRC will only
use 31 stations on a Rain Master pigtail and the Rain Master will only use 31 on a
TRC pigtail. Remote Pigtails can set your connectors for either remote to assure 32
stations. Be sure and let us know your remote type before ordering.
Read the blog on installation of pigtail.

The receiver is fairly light compared to the Rain Master so plugging in the
connector and keeping it stationary requires a way to firmly mount it. TRC
provides a permanent housing which Remote Pigtail sells
that gives the receiver a port to plug into and sit on. It does require drilling an entry
hole into the controller. This is an excellent option for an outdoor mount and can
still be used with the Rain Master with the use of an extension. It is a little more
time consuming than just installing a pigtail to hang outside the controller. A
solution to this is to use a velcro mount similar to what the Rain Master does to hold
their two receiver pieces together. Install a strip on the back of the receiver and the
stick to strip on the controller or wall to allow the receiver to be held firmly. Velcro
can be purchased in bulk through hardware stores.

This is an excellent option for an outdoor mount and can
still be used with the Rain Master with the use of an extension. It is a little more
time consuming than just installing a pigtail to hang outside the controller. A
solution to this is to use a velcro mount similar to what the Rain Master does to hold
their two receiver pieces together. Install a strip on the back of the receiver and the
stick to strip on the controller or wall to allow the receiver to be held firmly. Velcro
can be purchased in bulk through hardware stores.
Another remote option from TRC is the SIDEKICK. It comes in 12

and 24 zone
models but does not allow for the use of receiver cards. TRC has available controller
specific receivers that use the remote ports available on certain controllers.
TRC provides a specific receiver for each of these companies controllers if a remote
port has been installed.

• Rain Bird
• Hunter
• Superior
• HIT Logic
• Irritrol
• Weathermatic
If one of these brands of controllers is the main controller that is serviced
then buying the brand specific receiver might be a good way to go to avoid
installing pigtails. If several different receivers are needed it might be a
better option to use the universal receiver and install a pigtail on the
different controllers.
The SIDEKICK is not receiver specific. The transmitter can be used with any
receiver regardless of whether it came with the original transmitter or another
transmitter. The COMMANDER transmitter can only operate the receivers it is
programmed to.
The SIDEKICK receiver can use the same mounting procedures as described above
for the COMMANDER. The SIDEKICK does not have a master valve or pump
start as a separate feature so it may not be the best choice for winterizing or
blowouts. The pump or master valve are automatically powered when the receiver is
plugged in. Still this remote may be a better more affordable option for the
contractor that deals mostly in residential or smaller irrigation systems. TRC
provides antennae upgrades to improve range and communication between the
transmitter and receiver.
I have not used TRC for service and have had very little feedback on their customer
service. If anybody has had good or bad experiences please share them with me in a
private email.