[mythtv-users] Trouble Adding Channel

[Stephen Worthington]

On Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:00:15 -0700, you wrote:

>I have tried to add a channel, TBSHD, 1049 on a cable box connected to my
>hdpvr but it's not working.
>
>In channel editor, I have chanel name TBSHD, channel number 1049, callsign
>11996, and service ID 1049. I entered the first two but I'm not sure how
>the last two got set.
>
>This channel is enabled in Schedules Direct (I double checked) and I have
>run mythfilldatabase after making this change.
>
>On the program guide the channel shows up but there are no program entries,
>it just says Unknown (Unknown)
>
>How can I fix this?

You need to set the correct xmltvid for the channel, to match what
Schedules Direct provides.