Okay - I'm not a newbie to learning remotes, nor am I a maven, but it appears that everyone else on this darn forum thinks everyone should be in order to use their remote therefore I could never find a direct answer. Not me. I finally figured out the discrete power codes for my DISH Network receivers by following a procedure I found on a different site which I will explain shortly.

First, I will say that a lot of different DISH receivers all share the same codes, but they can be customized to use different ID codes. This is used so multiple receivers can be in the same room and each receiver can have a separate remote. MOST of these boxes are pre-programmed to use ID code set 1 which I will post in it's entirety below. To use them, just paste this into the IR code box using ProntoEdit.

ID Set 1 - Discrete Power On:
0000 0048 0001 0011 0017 0164 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 0062 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 0163

ID Set 1 - Discrete Power Off:
0000 0048 0001 0011 0017 0164 0017 0062 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 0062 0017 0062 0017 0062 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 00a2 0017 0163

Now, if you know your receiver is set to a different code set AND you have a working infrared remote that will control the receiver, follow these steps to get the discrete power codes out of your existing remote. Use this in conjunction with the learn function on your Pronto or other learning remote:

1. Press and hold SAT mode button until all mode lights are on.
2. Press POWER button.
3. Press Volume Up to transmit discrete on code.
4. Press Volume Down to transmit discrete off code.
Source: [Link: satelliteguys.us]

If your not sure what remote ID your receiver/remote is set to, you can follow the directions in the manual that came with the receiver to synchronise the receiver with your infrared remote so they will work together - then you can program the remote from the original. I will also note that the silver-ish colored remotes are usually UHF and will not work with a Pronto since it uses Infrared technology. The 811 and some other models come only with the UHF remote - just snag a remote from a different room and program the 811 to listen to it per the manual - the 811 will receive EITHER UHF or Infrared. Here is the page to download the manual for your model of receiver if you've lost it: [Link: dishnetwork.com]

Thank you Scott Greczkowski for being straightforward. No thanks to everyone else who kept saying "search idiot".

--Kidd

Very informative post. Looks like you did your homework. When and if I buy a Dish, I'll definitely use this.

Thanks for your very thorough efforts.

Lyndel

Good job. Thanks for the info.

No problem - I like the complete solution, not just bits and pieces myself. I would like to encourage others to try and be as complete as possible as well!

--Kidd

Or you could have just used the discrete codes posted in the file section. They've been there for ages and cover all the device IDs.

[Link: remotecentral.com]

I don't think anyone expects anyone else to be an expert. Just to do a bit of reading and searching on the site. There's a tremendous amount of information here. Most of it has been posted multiple times. Some of it seems to be posted weekly. Yes, some things are hard to find, but other times it's just an unwillingness to search.

Generally speaking, you'll find that the RC forums are frequented by an unusually large number of very helpful individuals.

Bruno