Vip 211k with a UHF remote 40

[Miner]

I have a Vip 211k for my RV; and it came with a 20.1 (IR) remote. It would seem that I can also use a 21.x UHF remote. I do have several 40.0 UHF 2G remotes from my older receivers (either 722 or Hopper2). I did a google search and got conflicting results as to whether the 40 remote would work.

I did a quick try in my office, with none of the coax cables connected, and it doesn't seem to pair. But I'd like some confirmation that 1) a 40 will (or won't) work with a 211K, and 2) a 21.x UHF will work even though there isn't a separate remote antenna connection like other dish receivers that use RF remotes.

 

[dishdude]

40.0 will not work with ViP receivers. You need 21.x or lower.

 

[Miner]

40.0 will not work with ViP receivers. You need 21.x or lower.

The 21.x is UHF, right? I would like to place the receiver in a cabinet and not on top of it.

 

[dishdude]

The 21.x is UHF, right? I would like to place the receiver in a cabinet and not on top of it.

Yep. Don't forget about the little IR/UHF switch in the battery compartment and I think you have to have the tab in TV 1 position, iirc.

 

[HipKat]

The 21.x is UHF, right? I would like to place the receiver in a cabinet and not on top of it.

Yep. Don't forget about the little IR/UHF switch in the battery compartment and I think you have to have the tab in TV 1 position, iirc.

211's don't have the antenna to pick up UHF.
You need to buy an IR to UHF kit

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[dishdude]

211's don't have the antenna to pick up UHF.
You need to buy an IR to UHF kit

I did not know that.

Time to upgrade to a Wally!

 

[Miner]

I found a guy who has some used 21 remotes. I'm picking one up tomorrow and will give it a try; w/out the adapter. From what I see the adapters went out of production a long time ago.

A Wally may be the best route to go in the long run.

 

[dishdude]

I found a guy who has some used 21 remotes. I'm picking one up tomorrow and will give it a try; w/out the adapter. From what I see the adapters went out of production a long time ago.

A Wally may be the best route to go in the long run.

You won't regret an upgrade to a Wally.

I thought the IR to UHF adapter went out of production over 20 years ago. They were terrible anyway, they'd pick up interference and block even the IR remote from working.

 

[Miner]

I have the remotes, but got called away on a family emergency. I'm out of pocket for a few days at this point.

 

[navychop]

Best to you!

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[Miner]

Best to you!

Thanks. MIL had a heart attack and is in serious, but mostly positive outlook.

 

[Miner]

Tried 5 21.x remotes. All 5 worked in IR mode, but not in UHF. Perhaps I can sell the remotes individually and make enough to purchase a Wally! I have a thought about mounting the 211 vertically on the bulkhead above the TV. If the IR still works at that position, I get it off the cabinet; at least. Not as clean as inside the cabinet, but better than where it is now. Since this is for a 1 weekend a month RV, I could live with that.

Ps. MIL is still recovering, but prognosis is good.

 

[Miner]

Who do we contact to verify a used receiver can be activated? I used to message directly to the DIRT folks, but they have all retired; unless I missed something.
I could probably try to add a recover via my dish, but that seems a little convoluted.
Suggestions?

 

[HipKat]

Who do we contact to verify a used receiver can be activated? I used to message directly to the DIRT folks, but they have all retired; unless I missed something.
I could probably try to add a recover via my dish, but that seems a little convoluted.
Suggestions?

Yes, call Dish

 

[Miner]

Yes, call Dish

Time for CSR roulette!

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