🛰️ What is DD Free Dish?
DD Free Dish is India’s free-to-air (FTA) direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television service. It’s operated by Prasar Bharati and provides 100+ TV and radio channels without monthly subscription fees.
🛠️ What You’ll Need
DD Free Dish Set-Top Box (FTA MPEG-2 or MPEG-4)
Ku-band Dish Antenna (60-90 cm is enough)
LNB (Low-Noise Block Downconverter)
Coaxial Cable (RG6)
TV set
Signal meter (optional but useful)
📡 Satellite Details for DD Free Dish
Satellite: GSAT-15
Orbital Position: 93.5° East
Frequency: 11090 MHz to 11570 MHz
Polarization: Vertical (V)
Symbol Rate: 29500 or 30000
LNB Type: Ku Band (Universal)
🛠️ Setup Instructions
- Assemble the Dish
Mount the dish antenna outdoors with a clear view of the southern sky.
Attach the LNB to the dish’s arm.
- Connect Cables
Connect the LNB to the set-top box using RG6 coaxial cable.
Connect the set-top box to your TV via HDMI or AV cables.
- Point the Dish (Azimuth & Elevation)
Use a satellite finder app or website (like DishPointer.com) to find the azimuth and elevation for 93.5°E (GSAT-15) based on your location.
Slowly move the dish to lock onto the satellite signal. Use a satellite finder meter or the signal strength bar on the set-top box.
- Scan for Channels
Go to your set-top box settings.
Select “Blind Scan” or manually input:
Frequency: 11090 MHz to 11570 MHz
Symbol Rate: 29500 or 30000
Polarization: Vertical
Start scanning and save all channels.
âś… Popular Channels on DD Free Dish
DD National
DD News
ABP News
B4U Movies
Big Magic
Zee Anmol
Colors Rishtey
Sony Pal
Aastha TV
and many more…
