channels numbers?

Im trying to set up the channels using the TVGuide and direct cable in using
Cox in OC. Many of the channels are like 24-x instead of the single digit
number is used when the tv tunes. It incredibly awkward and slow using the
TVGuide setup to do this. IF I new the relation between the numbers and the
channel the TV shows, it would be a lot easier.

Is there a list somewhere that relates the 24-x numbers to the numbers shown
when tuning to the channel?
thanks

As for cross-referencing the channel numbers, you may be out of luck. As I
understand it, each local cable provider assigns the channel numbers as it
sees fit. And unless your local office if far different than mine, don't
expect to find anyone who even understands your question. The front office
people are just order-takers, and the technicians are too busy to deal with
customer questions. Add to the equation that you're looking for information
that you will use to cut them out of a box rental fee and . . . Well, you
get the idea.

If your set has an autoscan feature, it will set up the channels for you. It
sure beats doing it by hand. Once the available channels are programmed in,
you can flip channels and make up your own list of channel numbers vs
station. True, there should be a better way. But tedious as it is, this
technique will get the job done.

By the way, channel numbers like "24.12" are read "major channel 24; minor
channel 12". Not that it really matters, but if you do talk to the cable
folks, it might help get the point across.

If you have any luck getting that list from the cable company, let us know.
I'm sure others will be interested.

"trs80" wrote in message
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Im trying to set up the channels using the TVGuide and direct cable in
using Cox in OC. Many of the channels are like 24-x instead of the single
digit number is used when the tv tunes. It incredibly awkward and slow
using the TVGuide setup to do this. IF I new the relation between the
numbers and the channel the TV shows, it would be a lot easier.

Is there a list somewhere that relates the 24-x numbers to the numbers
shown when tuning to the channel?
thanks

your right, the cable office people are dunces. I did get a good start of
reconciling the channel numbers from Mike F in the cox user group and its
below:

From Mike F:
Here's the digital channels I get in south OC connecting the cable
directly to my HDTV. I only have basic + expanded service:
7-1 KABC-HD
7-2 KABC-SD (different programming from the analog channel)
11-1 KTTV-HD
24-45 TBS-SD
26-3 Cox3-SD
26-18 CSPAN-SD
26-19 HSN-SD
26-25 QVC-SD
26-54 WGN-SD
26-64 KAZA-SD
26-65 KMEX-SD
26-69 KTBN-SD
82-62 KMEX-SD
82-63 KOCE-SD
82-66 KDOC-SD
82-68 KSCI-SD
82-71 KVEA-SD
82-72 KWHY-SD
82-73 KRCA-SD
82-74 KXLA-SD
82-80 KCOP-SD
82-84 KCET-SD (not their HD channel, which is programmed differently)
84-2 KNBC-HD
85-3 KCBS-HD
86-1 KOCE-HD (programmed different from their standard channel)
86-2 KTLA-HD
86-6 On Demand Ad
90-24 CSPAN2-SD
90-31 PubAcc-SD
90-67 KPXN-SD
90-70 KLCS-SD
90-82 KNBC-SD
90-83 KTLA-SD
90-85 KCAL-SD
90-86 KCBS-SD
90-87 KTTV-SD
90-88 KABC-SD
96-14 TV Guide-SD
102-1-27 Audio only - Radio
109-12 Sprts On Demand Ad
112-4 CSPAN2-SD
112-5 Sdlbk Col-SD
112-12 MV City
113-91 Asian channel
114-9 On Demand Ad
115-16 NBA-TV
116-5-51 Audio only - Music Choice
"Blake" wrote in message
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As for cross-referencing the channel numbers, you may be out of luck. As I
understand it, each local cable provider assigns the channel numbers as it
sees fit. And unless your local office if far different than mine, don't
expect to find anyone who even understands your question. The front office
people are just order-takers, and the technicians are too busy to deal
with customer questions. Add to the equation that you're looking for
information that you will use to cut them out of a box rental fee and . .
. Well, you get the idea.

If your set has an autoscan feature, it will set up the channels for you.
It sure beats doing it by hand. Once the available channels are programmed
in, you can flip channels and make up your own list of channel numbers vs
station. True, there should be a better way. But tedious as it is, this
technique will get the job done.

By the way, channel numbers like "24.12" are read "major channel 24; minor
channel 12". Not that it really matters, but if you do talk to the cable
folks, it might help get the point across.

If you have any luck getting that list from the cable company, let us
know. I'm sure others will be interested.

"trs80" wrote in message
...
Im trying to set up the channels using the TVGuide and direct cable in
using Cox in OC. Many of the channels are like 24-x instead of the
single digit number is used when the tv tunes. It incredibly awkward and
slow using the TVGuide setup to do this. IF I new the relation between
the numbers and the channel the TV shows, it would be a lot easier.

Is there a list somewhere that relates the 24-x numbers to the numbers
shown when tuning to the channel?
thanks