DD Free Dish is India’s free-to-air (FTA) direct-to-home (DTH)
🛰️ 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.
✅ 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…
