You can set up a relayed IR system fairly cheaply.
Here are some examples:
http://www.parallax.com/tabid/321/Default.aspx
http://diyirrepeater.blogspot.com/
http://english.cxem.net/infrared/ir7.php
Search eBay for "  1W IR High Power LED Light Lamp  "
Gus

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