create custom channel for ATSC channel that doesn't map to existing channel

[Wakalaka]

I have an HVR1600 and DirecTV. Some of the ATSC channels map to DirecTV channels which I do with "Map digital channels to EPG" button. For the others, I created a channel number that didn't exist and mapped the ATSC ones that didn't map to these custom channels.

Problem 1: these custom channels don't have guide data, therefore I can't tune to them via TV Guide. I could have an app that stuffs them with a single entry in the XML file.

Problem 2: Each time guide is updated, I would have to stuff these channels with a single entry. I could do this by writing a custom app and running it after EPG is updated in UpdateEPG.bat.

Does this sound like a reasonable approach, or does a solution already exist?

[sub]

The new PVRX2 user interface does show fake entries for channels with no listings, so you can do 'watch' etc.

[Wakalaka]

I may not use PVRX2 due to the lack of "Show on 2nd monitor" option. Does my solution sound reasonable and will work?

[sub]

I know you've seen the patch for 'show on second monitor', so I'd try that first.