Thanks for the input everyone. I tried using station presets and other functions of the tuner to power it on and I had no luck. I have a similar power issue with my older ES cd player. I tried play and other functions top power the unit on and again no luck. I even went and blew money on a Harmony remote (suggested from another group) with no luck. I am now reselling it. I am starting to believe S-Link was the way to go back then. Anyway, I have resigned myself to getting off the couch to turn both units on as the way to go. I really appreciate everyone's time.

Take Care..Pete