Dish TV remote?

Question

My son accidentally broke the remote that goes with our DISH TV. Do I have to buy a replacement from DISH or is there a compatible remote that I can pick up at the store myself?

I hate calling their customer service department. After ten minutes of "press 1, press 4, key in your mother's age and birthday" you finally speak to a patronizing freak in the Phillipines....

Answer 1

Just write down the model receiver you have and call a local retailer.  Many retailers stock the remotes but they might have to order one.  The remotes aren't interchangeable so make sure you tell them the model number.

Answer 2

Like the others said, go to a retailer.  But before you do that, make sure that you put the batteries in right.  Unlike most battery operated items, the batteries are all facing the same way.

Answer 3

You need to get the remote that goes with the Dish equipment.  However, you can purchase one from a Dish retailer.  I've done it in the past.  Just look in the Yellow Pages.