Abstract: A remote switching apparatus, in which a transmitter is adapted to transmit a predetermined number of bursts of single frequency signal, to designate a particular digit. Preferably the group of bursts is preceded by a prepulse of particular character which effectively enables the receiver, preparing it to count the bursts which follow and thus to operate a switch corresponding to the digit. The receiver is thus immune to ambient noises except during the short time interval during which it is enabled.