How Come You Can't Choose The Channels You Want

The person who posted this question about Dish Network did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.

I Know the Answer!

I have the same question
Request More Information

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on January 22nd, 2016 12:56 PM

This answer was accepted by the poster of the original question.

TheWiz

Member since:
October 13th, 2011

Points: 25,383,434

1,100
points

That's just the way cable and satellite companies work. None of them let you choose individual channels.

Dish Network Knowledge Base Results

We have determined that the information below may contain an answer to this question. If you find an answer, please remember to return to this page and add it here using the "I KNOW THE ANSWER!" button above. It's that easy to earn points!

Tech Portal : HD Monitors : How To
...screen format the signal is not expected to choose the channel displayed in program material. It is helpful when trying to set how long you want the TV to the DISH DVI input ... Effect - This feature is broadcast with your DISH DVI-equipped DISH Network satellite receiver comes from mono broadcasts and mono components connected to your DISH Network remote control correspond to...
Tech Portal : (choose receiver) : How To : Adult Guard
... Electronic Program Guide. the Guide button. option, and press Select. , and press Select. Choose Channel Locks Scroll through the listed channel numbers until (492-498). Re-enter the password for confirmation, highlight The system is now locked. To VIEW channels that have been removed from the EPG: , highlight Unlock System The system is a feature...
Tech Portal : HD Monitors : How To
...equipped DISH Network satellite receiver comes from two speakers using the ...channels. These descriptions are applicable. Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS to the Autotune menu. The Frequency range displays the different treble and bass bands set in the middle of another Sound Preset option, press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROWS until all the way down for example, you want the TV to choose...