More channels found than enabled?

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I searched the forums and found a couple threads on this topic but never really located ‘the’ answer. (apologies if I’ve overlooked it) Running latest version of Plex Media Server for Windows with HDHomeRun EXTEND tuner. When I scan for Channels, it finds 37 total Channels, but Plex only enables 26 of them. When I scroll the list of disabled Channels, it would appear that Plex doesn’t have a match. Is there a ‘fix’ here? (i.e. how do I pull in these 11 additional Channels?) Or is this just a situation where Plex’s program guide doesn’t include content for these Channels.

For what it’s worth: When I do a standard auto-tune process on my TV hooked directly to the same antenna, it finds the same 37 channels and can play all of them. Some of the Channels Plex isn’t enabling include Vibrant TV, Light TV, This TV, QVC2, QVC, ME-TV, Quest-TV. (and if I’m being perfect honest, I would likely never watch/record any of those Channels. So it’s really not a major issue. Just asking more out of curiosity.) Thanks for any assistance.

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I see 58 and can use 44 for the same reason. We should be able to watch regardless if it matches a database or not.

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@Eluse9 said:
I see 58 and can use 44 for the same reason. We should be able to watch regardless if it matches a database or not.

Thanks for the feedback. So, no workarounds that you’re aware of?

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A lot of times this is because the EPG for your zip code doesn’t have those channels. Most people have gotten around it by using a different zip code close to their area that does have them enabled.