For those who do not know already, there a few unencrypted channels on Eutelsat W4 and Eutelsat W7, both located at 36° East. DStv was formerly on W4 but is now beaming its signals from W7. The information I am sharing relates to how to view the unencrypted channels that share the same satellite as Multichoice’s DStv, and not how to illegally hack into DStv’s encrypted channels.
DStv decoders are designed, manufactured and sold to receive Multichoice services only. Therefore, I offer no guarantee that all the channels I am sharing would necessarily work on your DStv decoder. The DStv HD decoder for example, does not offer a “Public bouquet” and even for the single view decoders that do, one might be unable to watch the unencrypted channels once subscription is overdue. It would thus make the most sense to simply buy a good MPEG4-compatible digital satellite receiver and connect same to your satellite dish. There would be more on that later.
Some unencrypted TV channels currently available on Eutelsat W4 & W7. Image: davidajao.com
The free channels from China
The easiest unencrypted channels to watch are the following 3 TV channels from China Central Television (CCTV), the major state television broadcaster in mainland China:
- CCTV News (formerly CCTV 9): this channel is targetted at an English-speaking international audience and mainly broadcasts news and current affairs programmes
- CCTV-F: programming targetted at a French-speaking international audience
- CCTV-4: an international channel broadcast in Chinese language
Any DStv decoders can view the CCTV channels whether your subscription is expired or not. So long your satellite is pointed towards 36° East.
If you are using a good Free-To-Air (FTA) digital satellite receiver, a blind scan should reveal the CCTV channels. Else, enter the following parameters to your receiver:
- In South Africa – Frequency: 11637 Symbol rate: 22000 Polarization: Vertical FEC: 3/4
- Rest of Africa – Frequency: 11940 Symbol rate: 27500 Polarization: Horizontal FEC: 3/4 and Frequency: 11862 Symbol rate: 27500 Polarization: Horizontal FEC: 3/4
The free channels from East Africa
In recent times, a few channels have emerged on Eutelsat W7 from Kenya, and beamed at the African continent:
- NTV Kenya: a leading TV channel in Kenya offering news and general entertainment
- KBC Channel 1: a TV service from the wholly-state owned Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
- K24: a news and current affairs channel from Kenya
- KTN Kenya: an all-round channel in Kenya. Arguably the leading TV station
- NTV Uganda: a general entertainment channel targetted at Uganda
Parameters:
- Frequency: 11731 Symbol rate: 8751 Polarization: Vertical FEC: 3/5
- Frequency: 11716 Symbol rate: 3141 Polarization: Vertical FEC: 3/4
The free channels from Francophone West Africa
A bouquet of mostly French-speaking African channels exist on Eutelsat W4.
- La Chaîne de Futur (LCF): a tv channel from Togo
- Mboa TV: an entertainment TV channel based in France and exclusively dedicated to black-afro artists
- RTS 1 (Senegal): Radiodiffusion Télévision Sénégalaise (RTS) is the Senegalese public broadcasting company
- 2STV: a TV channel in Senegal broadcasting mainly cultural programmes, interviews with local music and other artistic stars, and talkshows
- Touba TV: a privately-owned TV channel in Senegal
- ORTB TV: Office de Radiodiffusion et Télévision du Bénin (ORTB) is a the mainstream terrestrial television channel and radio operator in Benin
- LoveWorld Plus: Christian-themed programming in English language from Nigeria
Parameters:
- Frequency: 12437 Symbol rate: 23437 Polarization: Horizontal FEC: 3/4
Kindly note that the channels are subject to change without notice. Thus, re-scanning your receiver regularly ensures that you are constantly in the loop as to the current channels.
As always, your comments and suggestions are welcome.
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Hello. Keep the info coming. Please there is another channel called MBOA on the same Eutelsat w4 at 36 degrees East. Its a solely music channel targeted at FRANCOPHONE Afro musicians. The signal originates from France.Lets keep sharing info.
Churchill, I clearly listed Mboa TV among the francophone TV channels. You must have missed. Thanks for your comment.
Nice tips David. Thanks for Sharing.
I need more info on w4 sat pleas send me de info.
That was nice man, keep it up.pls do u know how much mutitv decoder could cost in Ghana and d equivalent in Naira
Thank u for the information,Man you are really a genius. Please send me any information you have on dstv.
Can u pls send free premiership decorder tv code to my email box thanks
hi i want to know more about this and eventually make use of the info pls i want to know more about the free subscription from any decoder which could be turned into business in nigeria
tell me more about this mpeg4 compatible receiver and if its available in nigeria, pls i need to know more about the eu sat4 satelite thanks as i await your reply
Abayomi, about your enquiries, I simply suggest you consult in knowledgeable satellite installer in your locality, for detailed information about MPEG4-compatible satellite receivers and your available options.
Cheers.
It’s what told a technician i need a decoder MPEG4. Today I’m going buy it and fix it after fasting month.
I thank you again.
can i watch smart tv channels with my skyy digital decorder
am ussing the new dstv w7 decoder.i tried those ways of instulling new channels but it deos not work.pls how do i go about it.
What has gone wrong with the transmission of ETV; CNBC; SABC and some friendly channels on MY TV broadcast. I am pissed off with their lack of interest in explaining the reasons for keeping the station in limbo.
thank u guys for sharing what u know. i think everyone owns a satellite dish should pay an amont yearly in contribution shouting our own satellite in the future, the NCA should take charge of this excercise.
i have strong decoder using dstv frequency but can’t get the the pin cold to asses the free to air channel what can i do to get it?
im a portuguese speaking, how can i tune portuguese speaking channels, im using dstv
Good day can you please furnish me with the frequencies on how to view the GOD TV channel in Angola
do you have a problem with getting the free to air or free christian channel then call me On +27790627316 or email me @ goldmon2000@yahoo.com. prince
Hello,
I would like to know how I can get your channels without your Dstv. in addition , If you sell an antenne especial to watch your movies in some country as the Cote d’Ivoire. How we can use your antenna ,that’s I want use through movies to improve my English .I’m expecting your answer.
Thank
BigZoum, I do not quite understand your questions but I know DStv is available in Cote d’Ivoire. Simply consult your local agent.
Best wishes.
Ok! I’ll see and come bakc to you.
Sorry, I’m learning English ,if you hasn’t understood what I want said
Thank
hi thnx for the info, i have added the freq. though there is no signal. so i have to adjust the Dish?
I need info on Ghana tv and its settings on Srong SRT 4663X.
its great knowing that there are people who really care for others.keepup the spirit.but do know anything on etv.
Thanks for kind words, Dennis.
How do I get MyAfrica TV in South Africa through my Free to Air Deocder
Comment acceder au code BISS du démoduleur ou receveur supermax 2010. Merci de me repondre je suis un Beninois.
I really enjoy our world cup, courtesy DSTv mobile. Pls, help us reachout to Nokia to reduce the price of the Nokia5330′s battery. After all, i think a spare battery should have accompany the phone. Also, they should review the phone and make it a flat phone.
Please i need d frequency &saterllite 4 etv and other free to air on d small dis that is alway showing football like, F.A CUP,UEFA,CARLING CUP ND OTHER PLS.
i heard that crtv ghana have started their 50 channel, please can you help and give us the info where we can locate the satellite. and the frequency with the symborate
I will post the full details about CRTV’s multiple channels when I am able to confirm independently. Thanks for sharing.
Pls can you help me with frequency and symbor rate free channels on dstv i have about 15 but 3 english station
Hi Samuel can u furnish me the frequency and symbol rate for the 15 stations you got free on dstv can I possibly get it in Nigeria?
pls,kindly send more frequencies and their symbol rates to my e-mail box
thanks
I RECIEVE YOUR MESSAGE. THANK YOU. BUT WHAT I NEED NOW IS THE FREQUENCY AND SATELLITE WHERE I CAN LOCATE THE NEW 50 CHANNELS FROM CRTV GHANA. NOW THE DECODER IS IN THE MARKET BUT I CALLED THE CRTV OFFICE LAST WEEK THEY TOLD ME THAT I WILL COME TO GHANA AND BUY THE DECODER, THEN THEY WILL GIVE ME THE FREQUENCY AND SYMBORATE WITH THE SATELLITE. I AM WRITING FROM NIGERIA. PLS IF YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT IT JUST MAKE ENQUIRY OR CALL CRTV OFFICE WITH THIS NUMBER +233302515907.
THEN WRITE ME BACK
THANK YOU
DAMASUS
Hello,
I thank you for you help, I still look for in Abidjan, otherwise I could call this number what you gave me.
Have to nice week end
pls i have a atsc decoder can i use it here in ghana.
you are indeed a woderful guy making us proud,pls send me your full contact both mail and phone.i have a bussiness for you.Very urgent.THANKS
Pls i want to know if i can watch Cameroon programes on my DSTV while in Lagos, Nigeria?
Or what should i do?
kind Rgds.
DS
How many channels can i have on multi tv.
Hello sir crtv is also selling a sat decoder witg 50 channel program on to it.can u pls give the angel,frequency,symbol rate,polarization pls.
I do not have detailed information CRTV’s 50 channels yet. I would publish it as soon as I lay my hands on it.
Pls i need fta freq and symbol rate working on mytv decoder also i have fta channels like infinity tv, crtv, gtv, ltm tv, blw pastors, loveworld plus, cec channels
Plx i luv the way u publish this free channel.. But how can someone wash the free chanel on dstv with out hv dstv decoder ..or is any decoder can work it? b/c i have hitv decoder and startimes decoder ..tanx
Kindly read the article again. I already mentioned that other digital satellite receivers can work.
I thank bro! I already read it waht you post.
bye
I thank bro! I already read it what you post.
bye
hello
please i need help from you guys.. please can i use strong to watch dstv.and i want to know the frq.
You might only be able to watch the unencrypted channels, with a Strong digital satellite receiver. If you really want DStv’s premium content, its best to buy DStv’s decoder.
I haven’t yet his price,a guy of the DSTV has promised me to send me by email since start this week end.
Thanks
Good job u doin man, keep it up. Also pls do u know anything about NTA stb box i mean d newly introduced decoder, d channel list and d frequency pls. If u do kindly post here. Some 1 said they’ve been usin in Abuja.
Well, you can still use a strong decoder like SRT4669X or higher. Go to http://www.strong-technologies.com and make your choice out of their hi-tech universal range of decoders.Then you can make your purchase.
Once the installer has set your dish to receive Eutelsat w4 at 36 degrees East, and your decoder preferably an SRT4669x which is MPEG 4 is set up at Eutelsat W4.
You can do a blind scan and get DSTV channels and all FTA on that band. Also HITV channels will be included. Make sure you subscribe to watch any of the DSTV or HITV channels. DSTV and HITV cannot be hacked. You risk frying your decoder.
I am a christian who always watch christian channel on free public channels but unfortunately DBN OR GILBERT DEYA MINISTRIES just dissapeared.HOw can i get hold of it again.pls help me. I am in South Africa Mbombela KaBokweni.
Pls guys i need information on aub channel which gtv normaly join if they want to shows live sports.pls need frq symb pol
AUB is not a TV channel in the strict sense of the word but a service of an union of African Broadcasters that produces and distributes TV programming usually during sporting events. Thus, there is to satellite parameters to be shared as even their live feeds are very likely to be encrypted.
Pls,i use a str 4669x decoder,yet the eutelsat w7 is not listed among the inherent sats,is there a way i can search it out b’cos i av only w4,w3 and sum odas but nt w7 sat
You would have to enter W7 manually. W7 satellite is relatively recent.
How can one enter w7 manually?
i can only view d 3 china stations, how do i access d rest using my dstv decoder.
You would need a free-to-air satellite receiver to view the rest. Choose one that’s MPEG4-compatible.
Thank u for info.I’ve tried those frequency succesiful except the free channels from east africa.Once i enter symbo rate(rt) on my dstv decoder…The world ‘Invalid symbo rate’ display on the screen.What can i do?
Please, i use the recent DSTV 1110 decoder model, how do i get started, do i need to change some parameters or add?
Why does the leaflet promoting Multi TV claim 20 channels & Radio stations, when this is clearly not the case, also 200 further channels in the future, please be more specific…
I would also like to see channels from South Africa…
Hi am flezzy from nigeria thanks a lot for ur new free to air channel. am using Hitv decoder all the frequency ur give is bring out signal except 11731 with symol rate 8751 and that is the one i need most plz help me out thanks. plz reply me through my email
am flezzy from nigeria plz is it possible to get GTV on 36east ?
hi david, can atsc hdtv be use in ghana
Pls I am subscribed to DSTV family bouquet option and I still av some bonafide channels scrambled at times pls wat can I do or is it normally from multi choice?. Thanks.
U r doing a gr8 job. Hw cn i get acces 2 emmanuel tv. Kindly asist wit the configuration. Thanks bro
I thank you so much for your help, I just buy that decoder named STRONG MPEG4 when the supplier set I watched all channels I wanted to improved my English . bye
PLS KINDLY ASSIST ME ON HOW TO INSTALL MIRO BOX
Pls. assist with unscrambling SABC 123 and ETV..Stop viewing it before the 2010 World Cup.I use SKYx (Strong) FTA reciever.
e.TV and SABC 1/2/3 are targetted at residents of southern Africa only. I do not share unscrambling codes.
Well through trial & error, I have successfully added 10 extra channels, I have no voice on the Love channel & some of the channels are yet to start. (any of the instructions given above by others do not correspond with the options that are available on the Muti tv box)
Here’s how you do it:
1. select Menu
2. Search Satelite
3. Auto search
4. Start search
A screen should be visible now with a blank channel & radio menu, it takes a few secs for the search to begin, & a few mins to complete.
I have just saved myself 30cd, which 1 installer wanted to charge me for the extra channels LOL!!!!
frequency 11730 refus to bring singnal on Hitv decoder
Thanks at all!