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jikennedy
Channel Surfer

Re: how do you add a specific channel? Need channel 73 to for cable box

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@makaiguy 

 

This is the #2 receiver on the vip722 box from dish.  The #2 is connected by coax cable.  I did call Dish and since this receiver doesn't have wifi capability I'm not able to use the ONSTREAM app on the tv.  I would need to get a new receiver from Dish.  This vip722 is still working great and of course getting a new receiver would increase billing.  

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Tivoburkee
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Re: how do you add a specific channel? Need channel 73 to for cable box

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You can purchase aftermarket universal remotes that have Roku tv numeral keys 0-9 preset. Like Best Buy Insignia universal remotes in 3, 5, and 8 device models. The Roku tv code in them is tv 4398. Check online for open box sales. 

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Strega2
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Re: how do you add a specific channel? Need channel 73 to for cable box

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Oh that’s a good idea.  And since the Dish remotes themselves are programmable multi-device remotes, I wonder if the Dish remote has codes for that TV?  The remotes for VIPs are pretty old, but I think they get updates for new codes. I know newer Dish remotes get updates but I’m not sure about the 20.0 remotes, which I assume is what you have.  (The Dish remotes can also learn, but for learning, you’d need the universal remote to teach it.)

By the way, for a couple of months now, anyone with a VIP receiver who has called into Dish for any purpose has been told that that their VIP is soon to be obsolete and they must schedule a visit to get updated.  So, if you ever have to call, you might want to plan ahead as to how you plan to respond. 

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jikennedy
Channel Surfer

Re: how do you add a specific channel? Need channel 73 to for cable box

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Good morning,

 

Thank you all for your help.  Finally after several scans, the channel I needed did appear so I have a pic now.  

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