Remote positionable photocell device for use with an exterior landscape lighting assembly

A photocell device for use with an exterior landscape lighting assembly, the lighting assembly including a transformer having an input line connected to an electrical power source and an output line connecting to a plurality of individual lighting units, the transformer converting the power source from a primary electrical winding through the input line to a secondary electrical winding through the output line, said photocell device comprising:

• a turf stake capable of engaging into a ground location;
• an enclosure unit mounted atop said turf stake, said enclosure unit including a power supply circuit and a control circuit including software algorithmic means operatively communicating with said control circuit;
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• said photocell device electrically communicating with the output line at a point remote from the transformer and prior to a first of the plurality of individual lighting units, said power supply converting the transformer secondary winding to an unregulated and filtered direct current suitable for powering said control circuit means, said software algorithmic means approximating a real time signal input and in turn selectively activating and deactivating the secondary electrical load to said plurality of individual lighting units, a ferrite rod antenna receiving said real time signal input, said antenna communicating with a control integrated circuit for decoding said signal input, said signal input further including a broadcast signal.