FTA (Free-To-Air) Channels on DSTV decoder

Follow the instructions below and you will soon have the Public IS7 bouquet of DSTV decoder filled with channels. Bear in mind that most are christian channels, with at least 2 news channels - PRESS TV, F24 and 1 decent Botswana TV and soon to launch Gau TV. Cutting long story short here is the instructions below, it should apply for most DSTV decoders, with FTA decoder just run blindscan.



Please Note: Decoder model 1110 to latest keep settings permanently but earlier models loses them when the power to decoder goes off, so you will have to manually set them again.

Directions:

    Using your remote control, press MENU.
    Now select ADVANCED OPTIONS, and press OK.
    Now select LNB CONFIGURATION, and press OK. applies to earlier models
    Select LNB 1 SETUP, and press OK. applies to earlier models
    Verify that LNB HI FREQUENCY is 10700. If it isn't, change it to 10700, and select ACCEPT THESE SETTINGS. applies to earlier models
    Press EXIT. applies to earlier models
    Now select DISH INSTALLATION, and press OK.
    Enter the PIN number 9949.
    Now select NETWORK CONFIGURATION and press OK. applies to earlier models
    Select each network setup from this screen, and enter the settings as below.
        The first option is only there for reference. You should not change settings in the home network.
        At each point, you may wish to select VIEW SIGNAL STRENGTH to check if that signal is valid for your installation.
        Select ACCEPT THESE SETTINGS for each network setup when you are done.
    If your decoder does not give you any options and goes straight to the parameter input menu then you have a decoder with old software. You will only be able to have either DStv or another FTA bouquet, one at a time.

Network setup details:

    Network 1 Setup (home) [DStv South Africa @ PAS 7/10]
        Signal Setup: Enabled
        Orbital Position: PAS7/10
        Use NIT: Yes
        Frequency: 10970
        Symbol Rate: 30000
        Polarisation: Vertical
        FEC: 5/6

    Network 2 Setup [Sentech Vivid bouquet @ PAS 7/10]
        Signal Setup: Enabled
        Orbital Position: PAS7/10
        Use NIT: Yes
        Frequency: 11170
        Symbol Rate: 266652
        Polarisation: Vertical
        FEC: 5/6

    Network 3 Setup [BTV @ PAS 7/10]
        Signal Setup: Enabled
        Orbital Position: PAS7/10
        Use NIT: Yes
        Frequency: 11625
        Symbol Rate: 15000
        Polarisation: Vertical
        FEC: 2/3

    Network 4 Setup [FTV @ PAS 7/10]
        Signal Setup: Enabled
        Orbital Position: PAS7/10
        Use NIT: Yes
        Frequency: 12722
        Symbol Rate: 26657
        Polarisation: Horizontal
        FEC: 2/3

    Network 5 Setup [ManaSat @ PAS 7/10]
        Signal Setup: Enabled
        Orbital Position: PAS7/10
        Use NIT: Yes
        Frequency: 12577
        Symbol Rate: 3378
        Polarisation: Vertical
        FEC: 3/4

    Network 6 Setup [Novacom @ PAS 7/10]
        Signal Setup: Enabled
        Orbital Position: PAS7/10
        Use NIT: Yes
        Frequency: 12682
        Symbol Rate: 26657
        Polarisation: Horizontal
        FEC: 1/2

Scanning:

    Now press EXIT and go to the DISH INSTALLATION menu again.
    Select SCAN ALL NETWORKS.
    Your decoder will now attempt to scan and add all the channels.
    Once it has tuned and returned to normal viewing mode, press the TV button to display the bouquet list.
    Select the last option (Public PAS7/10).
    You are now in the public TV bouquet. Scroll through the available channels, which will appear in the order of network setup (DStv test     channels, Sentech channels, BTV, FTV, ManaSat, Novacom).
    Pressing the AUDIO button will switch to the public audio bouquet. You may find many South African radio stations here.

Notes:

    Some of these channels are encrypted.
    There's really nothing here for free worth more than you're paying for it. :) You'll see that if you want premium channels, your DStv subscription is the way to go.
    Your installation may not be capable of tuning into these settings.
    Do this while watching an decrypted channel on DStv (e.g. channel 4).
    You need to have your smart card inserted.
    To enter a 4-digit symbol rate, place the cursor on the line, press the 0 (zero) key on your remote control, then press OK, then enter the 4 digit number, then press OK.
    These settings work for me, on my Dual View decoder, as of this date.
    If they don't work on your decoder, that's your problem, not mine.
    If you mess up your decoder, that's your problem, not mine. Select RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS and reboot.

Source: http://rory.sharp.fm/rites/2006/01/freetoair_tv_channels_on_pas71.html

25 comments:

  1. Now our factory main selling these box to africa country, all these box can open these africa encryption satellite channel and other FTA channel (90cm dish is best)

    TV3 Ghana(football,movie...),Joy tv... from Astra 2F 28.2E/Eutelsat 28A (MultiTV company)
    Bein Sport 1&2 HD(football),M6 HD,BFM TV HD,W9 HD,Equida&Hustler HD(adult) and other FTA from Eutelsat 7A/7B at 7.0°E(old satellite W3A 7E)
    Champion TV HD(football&Movie),Redlight TV(adult) and other FTA from Astra 2F 28.2E/Eutelsat 28A and Yamal 402 at 54.9°E
    IRIB Varzesh TV (Global football) from Badr 4/5/6 at 26.0°E (1.8M-2.4M dish)

    1, SRT 4965HD RF , Sample fee : USD40/pcs, has 1000pcs(USD22/pcs) order can retune sample fee soon, 5000pcs--USD20/pcs.
    HD DVB-S2+FTA+VOD+3G/WIFI+CCCAM/NEWCAMD+USB 2.0/PVR+Twin Procotol+Biss+RF out+Google map+Weather

    2, SRT 4998HD COMBO RF , Sample fee : USD50/pcs, has 1000pcs(USD25/pcs) order can retune sample fee soon, 5000pcs--USD23/pcs.
    HD DVB-S2/T2+FTA+USB 2.0/PVR+Twin Procotol+Biss+RF out

    3, SRT GS6HD IPTV BOX with premium IPTV account for one year
    Sample fee : USD100/pcs, has 1000pcs(USD62/pcs) order can retune sample fee soon, 5000pcs--USD58/pcs.
    HD DVB-S2+FTA+VOD+IPTV+3G/WIFI/Enternet+CCCAM/NEWCAMD+USB 2.0/PVR+Twin Procotol+Biss+Youtude+Google map+Weather+GPRS(Optional)+RF out(Optional)

    4, SRT GS5HD Mini IPTV BOX with premium IPTV account for one year
    Sample fee : USD100/pcs, has 1000pcs(USD60/pcs) order can retune sample fee soon, 5000pcs--USD56/pcs.
    HD DVB-S2+FTA+VOD+IPTV+3G/WIFI/Enternet+CCCAM/NEWCAMD+USB 2.0/PVR+Twin Procotol+Biss+Youtude+Google map+Weather

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  2. My air channels a missing I press home network by mistake when I try bring back plz help to bring back I miss my pastor so much

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  3. But how because I change my home network setting no place for pin code plz help me

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  4. I would assume its Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation. If its the case you will need a new satellite dish and decoder installed.

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  5. If its Malawi Broadcasting Corporation then its part of DSTV bouquet only in Malawi, a South African decoder wont be able to pick it up as DSTV programmed it as such. Unless you buy, register and pay your decoder in Malawi and connected it in South Africa. Hope this helps. But there is a lot of MBC channels around the world so please be specific.

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  6. I want a BTV on my decoder ,i have 79 church channels so i just want btv only what can i do,pliz help

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  7. Nigel what decoder are you using? 1. If its a Free To Air decoder on Dstv satellite in SADC region you should run blindscan on your decoder to pick it up, but if can`t pick it up then it will mean Dstv encrypted it. 2. If you have a Dstv decoder then you will not have it on your channel listing as it is encrypted by DSTV. Hope the info helps

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    1. Hello Chris,how do u run blind scan.I also want Btv.I use DSD 3 U in Bw

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    2. Hello Chris,how do u run blind scan.I also want Btv.I use DSD 3 U in Bw

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  8. There are new free to air channels on Strong receiver

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  9. is this possible on the new Hd decoders I don't have the advance options menu or am I missing something

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  10. How do set BTV on a new Hd decoder (SA) ?

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  11. How do set BTV on a new Hd decoder (SA) ?

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  13. Hi here is one more TV Channel that can be watch online
    Sakshi TV

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  14. Please send me details to unlock free Dstv channels

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  15. Go to YouTube it helped me so much

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  16. Go to YouTube it helped me so much

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  17. Can I access Btv on my Dstv decoder?

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  18. Can I access Btv and NBC in Zambia?

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  19. Enter your comment...Btv Freq12657 Symbol rate 04883 Vertical

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  20. Hi i am currently getting dstv on my HD PVR 2 P i also have the DSD 3u when i had dual view unfortunately i lost my job last year.
    I also have open view they are both connected to the same dish facing NE ( open view & DSTV) when i had top tv the guys put a nother dish Ellies i think it 90cm facing another direction and the rca is still connected from into my flat is it possible to get FTA chanels i would like to have God chanell

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  21. I need to btv on my hd decoder help.

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  22. Hi, I have the DStv HD model 4S, will it work with FTA channels? And also, I reset the receiver to factory settings, now when I switch it on, there is a setup wizard, when I continue, it says NO signal and I cannot proceed further to menu settings. How to overcome this initial setup wizard?

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  23. Any updates for intelsat 20° 68.5E...

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