Contour Remote Issues - RF vs. IR Remote

Hi, it's an XR-11 but not radio frequency, it's infrared.  I'd like RF.  

The XR-11 is RF and IR.  RF for Contour.  IR for TV.  Try repairing it with Contour.

That's true for infrared but not radio.  When I'm working at my table, I can't even see the cable box because not only is my couch in the way but the cable box is nestled within my entertainment console 25 feet away.  However, from the table, I can just press the buttons on the remote without even picking it up for it to work.  RF is definitely the gooder tech.

thank you!

You were right because I originally misread the question.  I saw "RF vs. IR" but skimmed over the detail, "input."  The  Input Select is most likely IR.

True, I was hoping to find an RF model compatible with my box. 

It should be noted that your TV and other ancillary items are most likely IR controlled and need "line of sight" to work. The Cox box is RF.

True and is probably the case because OP wrote, recognizing the input, and input would be the Input Select on the remote to inventory what's connected to the TV.  Meaning, display what input devices are connected to the TV (cable box, Roku, DVR, etc).

Sorry for the confusion.  When I say "input", I mean pressing any button on the remote.  

Am I able to change the XR11 to RF vs. IR?  I can't find good documentation/instructions for that.