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dirtroad · 2011-12-02, 08:31 PM

That is an older version of the remote, but it should work the 6.4 is the most recent of that remote type, but they are all made by Echostar.
Put your 5900 into the "system info" screen from buttons on the receiver, then press the record button twice, then hit "cancel" on the remote it should take you out of the info screen. It should be linked with your receiver now.

can7 · 2011-12-02, 09:13 PM

I tried pressing the record button twice in the system info screen. after I hit cancel noting happen right away, then my receiver rebooted. But the remote still does not work.

Pinza · 2011-12-02, 09:22 PM

The 6.0 is a UHF PRO Remote, the 5900 need a UHF Remote.

Pretty sure the 6.0 was for the 6100 Receiver.

dirtroad · 2011-12-02, 09:32 PM

Pinza, you maybe right, but he says it is IR, too.

can7, what colour is the tab at the bottom of the Remote? Green, Blue, Black, or Silver?

can7 · 2011-12-02, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtroad

Pinza, you maybe right, but he says it is IR, too.

can7, what colour is the tab at the bottom of the Remote? Green, Blue, Black, or Silver?

Baby blue has the number 2 on it

there was another remote which had the number 1 i think the color was green
Which color remote will work?

dirtroad · 2011-12-02, 09:48 PM

You need Green IR (1), or Black UHF, take the battery cover off, as that remote might have a reversible key tab, if you see either black or green on the under side, then pull the tab out an flip over and replace.

I am not sure if the 6.0 has a reversible key tab, or if it came in the later editions.

can7 · 2011-12-02, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtroad

You need Green IR (1), or Black UHF, take the battery cover off, as that remote might have a reversible key tab, if you see either black or green on the under side, then pull the tab out an flip over and replace.

I am not sure if the 6.0 has a reversible key tab, or if it came in the later editions.

Thank you Dirtroad!!!! it's working once i flip the tab from blue to green.
thanks Pinza for your time as well!

dirtroad · 2011-12-02, 10:03 PM

Glad we could help, I was just about to suggest using the Aux, which can be used to control a second receiver. I believe the key tabs can be purchased individually, you need the black one for UHF, but at least you can control your PVR.

BEVinBOS · 2011-12-03, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtroad

BEVinBOS, unfortunately the 8.0 UHF PRO does not allow for programming the AUX for a second receiver, but as the batteries become weaker the signal drops off big time. The other thing I have noted is the orientation of the UHF antenna stub along with adjacent wires at the back of the receiver. I find when batteries get weak that holding the remote up (towards the ceiling) gets further or better response.

Pinza has also suggested adding a piece of coax and barrel splice to get the antenna up where it can get good reception from any location.

Its been some time, but to complete my story - I picked up a rabbit ears antenna for $15, with its own integrated coax cable, I connected this to the antenna port on my 9241 in place of the Bell antenna, and sat it on the entertainment stand behind the LCD TV - so its completely invisible. This has almost completely solved the problem.

Reception of the UHF signals from the 8.0 UHF PRO remotes are now generally fine anywhere on the floor of the house where the receiver is located, and also from the basement below. Still an occasional "no-response" press - often when I first pick up the remote (do they need to "warm up"?) But its never been totally unresponsive, as could happen before. Also reasonable response from the bedroom, two floors up, where previously I got nothing (altho I'll probably continue with the IR remote and remote extender from there anyway - which is flawless)

This is a great solution. Thanks so much Pinza et al!

ROB2 · 2011-12-15, 07:17 PM

Can you use a Dish controller with a Bell receiver. I am currently in Florida and my Bell controller no longer works. I bought
a used Dish controller seems similar in all respects. I tried to program the controller with the code 11 as my decoder but it does
not work. Thank you for your help. Sorry for my English

Pinza · 2011-12-16, 12:40 AM

Try pressing the Record button on the Remote. Normally you would have the receiver in the System Info screen so you can watch the Remote Address change but this might not be possible unless you have a sys info button on the receiver.

Alternately, there are only 16 address's in the Bell system, so start with 01 and work up to 16, you should get it....

Why are you trying 11 anyway.? Is that what the old one was set to.?

ROB2 · 2011-12-16, 09:45 AM

I tried 11 because the decoder is already registered a 11. I know how to change the number of the remote control and the
decoder. My question is what the remote control of the American company Dish bought in the United States can work with Bell and
if so how because the method of Bell does not work

dirtroad · 2011-12-16, 02:27 PM

ROB2, The Dishnet remotes will work, I have a couple. If you are still having problems, let us know: what receiver model, what remote model, and what colour tabs (if any) it has.

ROB2 · 2011-12-16, 03:57 PM

Receiver model 5100:
remote model Bell 6.2 ir/uhf pro
remote model Dish 6.0 ir/uhf pro
I don't understand your question what colour tabs (if any) it has
On the facade are quite similar

Pinza · 2011-12-16, 04:11 PM

The 5100 accepts UHF Remotes it does NOT accept UHF PRO.

2011-12-02, 08:31 PM	#271
dirtroad Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 891	Dish Network and Bell are identical remotes That is an older version of the remote, but it should work the 6.4 is the most recent of that remote type, but they are all made by Echostar. Put your 5900 into the "system info" screen from buttons on the receiver, then press the record button twice, then hit "cancel" on the remote it should take you out of the info screen. It should be linked with your receiver now.

2011-12-02, 09:13 PM	#272
can7 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10	I tried pressing the record button twice in the system info screen. after I hit cancel noting happen right away, then my receiver rebooted. But the remote still does not work. Last edited by 57; 2011-12-02 at 11:50 PM. Reason: Unnecessary Quote Removed

2011-12-15, 07:17 PM	#280
ROB2 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 15	Dish controller with a Bell receiver Can you use a Dish controller with a Bell receiver. I am currently in Florida and my Bell controller no longer works. I bought a used Dish controller seems similar in all respects. I tried to program the controller with the code 11 as my decoder but it does not work. Thank you for your help. Sorry for my English

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2011-12-02, 09:22 PM	#273
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,575	The 6.0 is a UHF PRO Remote, the 5900 need a UHF Remote. Pretty sure the 6.0 was for the 6100 Receiver.

2011-12-02, 09:32 PM	#274
dirtroad Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 891	Pinza, you maybe right, but he says it is IR, too. can7, what colour is the tab at the bottom of the Remote? Green, Blue, Black, or Silver?

2011-12-02, 09:48 PM	#276
dirtroad Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 891	You need Green IR (1), or Black UHF, take the battery cover off, as that remote might have a reversible key tab, if you see either black or green on the under side, then pull the tab out an flip over and replace. I am not sure if the 6.0 has a reversible key tab, or if it came in the later editions.

2011-12-02, 10:03 PM	#278
dirtroad Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 891	Glad we could help, I was just about to suggest using the Aux, which can be used to control a second receiver. I believe the key tabs can be purchased individually, you need the black one for UHF, but at least you can control your PVR.

2011-12-16, 12:40 AM	#281
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,575	Try pressing the Record button on the Remote. Normally you would have the receiver in the System Info screen so you can watch the Remote Address change but this might not be possible unless you have a sys info button on the receiver. Alternately, there are only 16 address's in the Bell system, so start with 01 and work up to 16, you should get it.... Why are you trying 11 anyway.? Is that what the old one was set to.?

2011-12-16, 09:45 AM	#282
ROB2 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 15	I tried 11 because the decoder is already registered a 11. I know how to change the number of the remote control and the decoder. My question is what the remote control of the American company Dish bought in the United States can work with Bell and if so how because the method of Bell does not work

2011-12-16, 02:27 PM	#283
dirtroad Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 891	ROB2, The Dishnet remotes will work, I have a couple. If you are still having problems, let us know: what receiver model, what remote model, and what colour tabs (if any) it has.

2011-12-16, 03:57 PM	#284
ROB2 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 15	Receiver model 5100: remote model Bell 6.2 ir/uhf pro remote model Dish 6.0 ir/uhf pro I don't understand your question what colour tabs (if any) it has On the facade are quite similar

2011-12-16, 04:11 PM	#285
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,575	The 5100 accepts UHF Remotes it does NOT accept UHF PRO.