Turns out that this was all a settings problem with the keypad and display lights being disabled. Huge thanks to @tidradio for helping me out resolve this issue, so I can share with all of you just in case you run into the same issue. Dont forget we have a PO Box for the channel addresses are below. ENJOY!!!!
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PO Box address for regular letters and USPS packages:
Cory Random Guy
P.O. Box 721
Indianola, IA 50125
PO Box address for Packages from UPS, DHL ect:
Cory Random Guy
201 W 1st Ave. PO Box 721
Indianola, IA 50125
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