Post by W4NNGOne that does not work is the Ver 8 series. Had a Dish 811 w/ ver 8
remote. Upgrade to VIP211 w/ UHF kit. UHF Pro 8 did not work
There is a possiblity that you could get an 8.1 that would work with
your 10.1 remote, but of the remotes shown at
<http://tech.dishnetwork.com/departmental_content/TechPortal/content/tech/remotehome.shtml>
the 8.1 is the only one that MIGHT work with the 'IR to UHF Pro'.
Terrible name for something that generates IR FROM UHF Pro.
The plastic keys at the bottom of an 8.1 (and I'd assume the 10.1 -
never seen one) have a different appearance than the keys for 6.x
remotes, and change the frequency to one of the two choices for
remotes in the base unit. If you select either the 8.1 or 10.1 remote
in the above URL, you will get a reference to IR to UHF Pro under
Troubleshooting on the left. Other remotes won't have the IR to UHF
Pro item (one might have an IR to UHF reference from the older unit).
Beware of a "UHF Universal Remote" from DISH. That will likely be a
6.3 and set of keys that allow it to operate any DISH Receiver
(excluding 7x00 Dishplayers). That does NOT operate the box that
converts UHF to IR that came with the 10.1 remote.
No remote that operates a receiver will work with the "IR to UHF" kit.
I can't speak about a 10.1 I've never seen, but the previous 8.1
that did operate the "IR to UHF" kit couldn't be used to control a
receiver. eBay would be a terrible place to try to find a remote that
would work with the kit - all those remotes control receivers. You
could get a 10.1 by buying another kit on eBay, but not cost effective
(unless you can be the only bidder at $10 + $10 shipping).
Here's a link to the old kit with the 8.1:
http://www.dishstore.net/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=228
Your best bet would be to get another 10.1 from DISH for $20 +
shipping - if you can. It will be pretty hard to reach someone that
will know what you are asking for. You DON'T want:
http://www.dishstore.net/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=267
Because it operates all those receiver choices, that means it WON'T
operate the kit.
<http://tech.dishnetwork.com/departmental_content/TechPortal/images/pdf/tech/remotes/10.1.pdf>
makes it appear as if the 10.1 could do both receivers and control the
kit but the picture has "Kit keys" and the "text" for a regular 6.3
remote:
Identifies the remote from
TV1, TV2, IR, or UHF
Google for "10.1 Remote" does show someone was trying to sell on on
Craigslist. It is gone, but it confirms that DISH does send them:
Dish Network 10.1 UHF Pro remote
Brand new 10.1 UHF Pro remote. Dish network accidentally sent this
remote instead of the one for my receiver. This remote will only work
with certain UHF ...
Problem is it is what you want, now what that guy needed.
Kept looking at the Google hits and found
<http://www.alaskadish.com/Documents/PDF/Factsblasts/Facts%20Blast%20042006.pdf>
Tech Info
IR-to-UHF Pro Upgrade Kit – Now with 10.1 Remote – Control IR-only
DISH Network receivers (for example DISH 301, 311, 411, ViP211) with a
UHF Pro remote. The latest upgrade kit version includes a 10.1 remote
control. It is the same as the 8.1 that was included before, except
the 10.1 gives you the option of a different UHF Pro frequency. Both
frequencies are different than the UHF Pro remotes that ship with the
receivers, so it reduces remote control conflicts in a home. It is a
configurable remote, meaning you can remove the key, flip it over and
reinsert it for a different frequency. If you do this, you must flip
the switch on the converter to match. The black side of the
configurable key is the same frequency as the 8.1; the silver side has
the new frequency.
• Read the Quick Facts: IR-to-UHF Pro Upgrade Kit to learn more. It
can be found on the Retailer Care Site in the Info Center Service,
Hardware and Technology Remotes & Accessories Accessories
Remote Control Upgrade Kits.
• IR-to-UHF Pro Upgrade Kit Info:
o Part number: 137682
o Retailer Cost: $34.00
o MSRP: $49.00
• Learn more about remote controls and what their current replacement
remotes are for every DISH Network receiver. Replacement Remote
Control Selection Guide can be found on the Retailer Care Site in the
Info Center Service, Hardware and Technology Remotes &
Accessories Remotes.
Good luck!
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Bill Henley