Yep. I've learned from experience on listia that the converter box doesn't have a menu button on the actual box to enable channel search options. All you'll see is a blue screen. I had to search high and low for the remote. I finally found one that someone was listing with a box beings sold for parts. I wound up purchasing the box so, that I could have the remote. It took me a long time to find a remote for the actual model number. If you have a remote, this auction is great. I had purchased a box for my old neighbour who didn't want to purchase cable/satellite tv just to watch the evening news or jeopardy.