Good News : First time watch Vivo IPL 2018 on Doordarshan Network

Good News : First time watch Vivo IPL 2018 on Doordarshan Network

This is good news for Cricket IPL lovers who do not subscribed premium DTH and Cable TV platform. Because now you can enjoy IPL Cricket matches on Doordarshan Network.

But for your information, we want to update that you will not watch live cricket, there will be delay of 1 hour. You can enjoy minute to minute live feed on Star Sports network.

Yesterday Prasar Bharati publicly informed by official twitter handle that Star Sports Network agree to share IPL Cricket feed for select matches on a one hour deferred live basis with 50-50 revenue sharing.

To bring Vivo IPL 2018 to a wider audience STAR TV has agreed to share with Prasar Bharati select matches on a one hour deferred live basis with 50-50 revenue sharing.

— Prasar Bharati (@prasarbharati) April 5, 2018

When Vivo IPL 2018 starting?
You can watch Vivo IPL 2018 cricket match from 7th April 2018 on DD Sports channel.

Where you can watch IPL Cricket Free?
You can watch IPL Cricket Free on Doordarshan Network channel at "DD Sports" but selected matches will be available.

Courtesy / Source : Prasar Bharati Official Twitter handle

How you can get DD Sport?
You can watch DD Sports channel on DTT (DVB-T2) platform which can be access on mobile, cars and television.
You can also enjoy IPL Matches on if you have installed India's free to air DTH service called "DD Freedish".

Good news for Doordarshan viewers! For the first time, you can watch IPL matches on DD Network. #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/HBNEERd8KW

— Prasar Bharati (@prasarbharati) April 5, 2018

Although at this time you can enjoy all the LIVE action of Common Wealth Games 2018 on DD Sports channel.

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How to receive DTT Signals & How to Install DVBT2 System?

As you know Doordarshan stopped old analogue traditional transmission in main cities. So from now if you want to watch Doordarshan National channel or other Doordarshan channels like DD News, DD HD, and other TV channels then It requires ordinary antenna (indoor or outdoor depending upon your location) as used in analogue terrestrial TV. But now with the existing TV set, a DVB - T2 Set Top Box is required.

Some integrated Digital TV sets (iDTV) are available in market having in-built set top box or DVB-T2 tuner. Only an antenna to be connected to TV set for watching DTT (DVB-T2) channels.

DVB-T2 (DTT) signals are typically broadcasted by big TV towers (like TV towers for analogue reception) on VHF or UHF frequencies over the air. DVB-T2 signals can be part of the VHF or UHF spectrum. So many countries are moving to this new technology due to its high quality digital picture quality and digital sound.

DTT Chennai Doordarshan Kendra Frequencies:

Ch#26 ( Centre Freq 514) 8Mhz Bandwidth with following channels in the bouquet.

DD National HD, DD Urdu, DDIndia  

Ch# 29 ( Centre Freq 538) 8Mhz Bandwidth with following channels in the bouquet.

DD Podhigai, DD News, DD Sports, DD Bharati and 3 radio channels

Do you know main feature of this technology that the DVB-T2 transmitter broadcasting signals through the air which can be receive by simple antenna or aerial, with multi TV channels. So, if you tuned to a single DTT frequency then it is possible to receive more than 1 channel on same frequency.

Which equipments needed to receive DVB-T2 signals?

It depends that in which devices you want receive DVB-T2 channels:

In old analogue television sets:

If you have old analogue TV set then you have to buy Digital DVB-T2 set-top box to receive signals. You can connect this set-top box by using AV cable or HDMI cable depend input of your TV set.

In integrated Digital TV sets (iDTV):

If you have integrated Digital TV set (iDTV) then you no need to buy any device because it is already has integrated DVB-T2 chipset.

In Smartphone’s:

Yes, it is true now you can watch digital TV in your Smartphone’s, If your mobile already have integrated DVB-H chipset then you no need to buy any device but if your Smartphone not have DVB-H chipset then you can buy DVB-T2 USB dongle and download related application from Google Play store to watch DVB-T2 channels on mobile. In this process you do not need to activate any mobile data.

In Laptops and Computers:

In Computers / PC you can install DVB-T2 card or Capture Cards, you can buy DVB-T2 USB dongle and install supported software to watch live TV on laptop and PC. You can also record Live TV programs using DVB-T2 software.

In Cars:

Yes, again it is true that now you can watch DVB-T2 digital TV channels on moving cars and buses. Few installations and specific devices require for this facility. You have to buy a iDTV enabled device which can connect in your Car LCD system or you can buy LCD separately.

How to Install DVB-T2 channels in your home?

First you have to see that where you want to receive DTT channels like old analogue TV sets Smartphone’s, Laptops and Cars. You can install a normal antenna at your home or on your roof depend signal quality in your area.

First you should check that Doordarshan which band is using for DVB-T2 signals for example if Doordarshan broadcasting DTT service in your area using VHF band then you need different antenna or if Doordarshan is broadcasting DTT service in your area using UHF band then you need different antenna. After choosing DTT antenna you should buy good coaxial cable and shielded connectors improve signal reception.

If you are living in rural area then you can buy Digital VHF/UHF amplifier to improve signal quality.

Here are simple processes for installation of DVB-T2 system:

For City viewers:

DVB-T card or device ------connect with---> Coaxial cable ----connect with-----> Antenna

For Village viewers:

DVB-T card or device ------connect with---> Coaxial cable ----> ----multiband amplifier ---->--connect with-----> Antenna

If you have any query regarding this, then you can ask your questions by comment.

Related information:

Do you know why Doordarshan is going into digital terrestrial broadcasting?

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Do you know why Doordarshan is going into digital terrestrial broadcasting?

As you know Doordarshan is giving terrestrial transmission of analogue channels since 15th September 1959. Regular daily transmission started in 1965 as a part of All India Radio. And finally, in 1982, Doordarshan became a National Broadcaster for Indians. In first Krishi Darshan was the first tele-program which telecast on Doordarshan National channel. This transmission started in analogue quality and continues running till 2017.

But now the information and broadcasting ministry issued an order shutting down the traditional analogue transmitters at 18 locations in India to start with digital technology. So Doordarshan is migrating to digital terrestrial broadcasting as going digital will provide multiple programme channels, high quality digital video and audio quality, availability of signals on mobile and portable devices like Smartphone’s, tablets and laptop or computers etc.

What is benefits of digital terrestrial broadcasting?

Here are few best points so you can understand all benefits of digital terrestrial broadcasting:
1. DTT is the better signal quality which increases rejection of noise and interference. Interference with digital transmissions does not create the same type of visual distortion often experienced by in old analogue transmission. You can receive high quality picture in high definition and high quality sound in AC3 Dolby (if Broadcaster providing it).
2. Digital terrestrial broadcasting will help nation for boost sales of TV sets, Smartphone’s, Digital FM Receivers or  integrated digital tuners (iDTVs), Digital Portable Video Receivers etc because change of DTT, it creates demand for the equipment necessary to receive and decode digital TV signals.
3. DTT delivers an attractive, low cost multi-channel service offering to a wide audience. Local city administration can launch private TV channel for local news, entertainment and advertisements. DTT also have the ability to provide more opportunities to deliver niche, regional and community content.
4. By using Digital terrestrial broadcasting, you can receive Digital TV channels and Digital Radio or FM channels also.
5. These Digital TV channels and Radio / FM channels can be receive and install in Smartphone’s, Cars, Buses, Trains and other public places.
6. Digital terrestrial broadcasting allows introduction of HD and full-HD services. In future, if there is adequate bandwidth available if may also support the introduction of ultra-HD services.
7. Digital terrestrial broadcasting is capable of support a conditional access module (CAM) that can provide a mixed free-pay TV / Radio channels.

8. Replacing the analogue terrestrial transmission network with a DTT network often results in a reduction in energy usage and it also benefit from lower maintenance costs of digital systems.
9. Digital terrestrial broadcasting will allow the implementation of single frequency networks instead of independent parallel analogue networks.
10. You may receive interactive services like EPG (Electronic program guide), Tele-Text, Date and Time in each channel. DTT can sufficiently to provide an effective low cost way for delivering e-government and other public services to people who do not have broadband access like weather information, Jobs and other governance information.

Related Information:
How to receive DTT Signals & How to Install DVBT2 System?

Please note: DTT Viewers may need to purchase more than one receiver depending on the number of TV sets in the household. In some cases, new aerials / Antennas are required to receive the signals for rural areas.

Discovery Jeet Preview added on Naaptol-1 at DD Freedish

Discovery Jeet is India's latest Hindi General Entertainment channel which is launched on 12th February 2018. Discovery Jeet channel is already available on India’s all major DTH platforms. Discovery Jeet is showing preview programs on naaptol 1 on DD Freedish DTH. Discovery Jeet channel may available on DD Freedish platform but due to government restrictions auction is held.

You can find this channel at DD Freedish channel no. 033

Here are frequencies details:

LNB Frequency - 09750 - 10600 (Universal)

TP Frequency: 11470MHz

Symbol Rate: 29500Ksps

Polarization - Vertical

Mode - FTA

Quality - DVB-S / MPEG-2

Discovery Jeet channel also available on other DTH platforms:

Discovery Jeet Channel Number on Tata Sky – Channel No - 155

Discovery Jeet Channel Number on Airtel Digital TV – Channel No - 135

Discovery Jeet Channel Number on DISH TV – Channel No - 126

Discovery Jeet Channel Number on Videocon D2H – Channel no 111

Discovery Jeet Channel Number on DD Free Dish DTH – Channel No. 33

Discovery Jeet channel also available on Digital Cable TV platforms:

DEN channel number 106

Hathway channel number 10

GTPL channel number 8

FastWay channel number 10

NXT Digital channel number 212

SCOD18 channel number 107

7Star channel number 6

Homecable channel number 8

JPR channel number 108

SITI channel number 110/113

ACN channel number 15

ICC Pune channel number 73

Digiana channel number 141

Sangli Media Comm channel number 106

Discovery Jeet Tamil channel added on VK Digital Cable TV network at channel no.113

For updated TV channels list of DD Freedish DTH - click here

53 Free-To-Air Channels removed from ABS2 Satellite (ABS Freeview)

53 Free-To-Air Channels removed from ABS2 Satellite (ABS Freeview)

1. News Nation removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
2. Sahara Filmy removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
3. Sahara Firangi removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
4. DD Malayalam removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
5. Prag News removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
6. SaharaONE removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
7. Sahara Samay removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
8. DD Bangla removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
9. Channel UFX removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
10. News Flash removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
11. Cinema TV removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
12. PTC Chakde removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
13. PTC Punjabi removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11733/H/44000
14. IBC24 removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11790/H/44000
15. Zee24 Ghanta removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11790/H/44000
16. Aakash Aath removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11790/H/44000
17. Fatafati Music removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11790/H/44000
18. TV5 News removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11790/H/44000
19. PTC News removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11790/H/44000
20. Fashion TV removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11790/H/44000
21. WOW Cinema removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11790/H/44000
22. TV9 removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11790/H/44000
23. Maha Movies removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11790/H/44000
24. Tara TV removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11790/H/44000
25. MBC TV India removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
26. Chardikla Time TV removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
27. Cine21 removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
28. Tulasi TV removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
29. Tollywood removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
30. 10 TV removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
31. T News removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
32. Sakshi TV removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
33. Kaumudy TV removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
34. Kalki removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
35. Amrita removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
36. Manorama News removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
37. Nepal 1 removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
38. K News removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
39. Live India removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11853/H/44000
40. E24 removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
41. Dabangg removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
42. Dhamaal removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
43. Dillagi removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
44. 9X Bajao removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
45. Maiboli removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
46. Mastii removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
47. India Watch removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
48. Kolkata TV removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
49. Assam Talks removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
50. Dangal removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
51. DD News removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
52. DD Sports removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000
53. DD National removed from ABS2 satellite (Ku-Band) from TP 11911/H/44000

View updated channel list from here

Star Bharat become Top Hindi Entertainment Channel in BARC (U+R) rating

As per BRAC ratings of Week 52, Star Bharat reached at Top Position in  Hindi General Entertainment channels and its program "Kua haal Mr. Panchal" reached in top 5 programs at number 3 positions. (As per BRAC Data of Week 52) 

Did you know? Star Bharat your favourite channel which is available on your DD Freedish DTH, now reached at top position in Hindi General Entertainment channels as per BARC data (in week 52). Star Bharat get weekly Impressions 692154000.

Although this first position taken from Zee Anmol, now Zee Anmol available at 2nd position in BARC list. Zee Anmol gets weekly Impressions 682234000.

If we talk about top 5 programs according to BARC data of week 52, than Zee TV is taken no.1 and no.2 position for following programs Kundali Bhagya and Kumkum Bhagya. Star Bharat also available in this list in third position for its popular program "Kya Haal Mr. Panchal" with weekly Impressions 10093000.

Star Bharat channel already available in DD Free dish platform at channel no.048. Star Network India rebranded LifeOK (earlier "Star One") channel as Star Bharat and added it to free-to-air channels list.

Star Bharat re-launched with fresh content where other Hindi Entertainment channels on DD Freedish showing old programs from parent / other channels.

If you are not getting STAR Bharat on DD Freedish set-top box then you can tune your set-top box to this frequency.

ABS Freeview added Pitaara Channel and Maha Mazza TV on ABS2 Satellite

ABS Freeview added Pitaara channel on its platform today. Pitaara TV is world’s first Punjabi movies channel dedicated to the Punjabi movies promoting Punjabi Cinema and making it accessible to the entire country.

Now Pitaara TV channel is available free to air now on ABS2 satellite on frequency 11910 H 44000, to enjoy Pitaara channel please scan frequency 11910 H 44000

Another TV channel Maha Mazza (Tara TV) also added on ABS Freeview DTH (ABS2 Satellite) frequency 11910 H 44000 at 75 degrees East.

For more information and updates of ABS Freeview and DD Freedish, keep visit us.

DD National HD channel added in DD Free Dish DTH

After long time this is very good news for DD Free dish viewers that DD Free dish DTH testing Doordarshan’ s first high definition channel "DD National HD" on DD Free dish platform.

If you have free-to-air high definition set-top box then you can also tune this channel in your channel list.

Here is complete downlink parameter for "DD National HD" channel"

Satellite: GSAT 15

Position: 93.5 Degree EAST

LNB Type: Universal

LNB Frequency: 09750 / 10600

Channel / TP Frequency: 11630

Symbol rate: 30000

POL: V

FEC: 3/4

System: DVB-S2

Quality / Picture Size: HD 1080p

Compression: MPEG-4

As you can see that channel frame is coming in full HD (1080p) but picture size is coming in 720p. it may be that DD National HD channel not have HD content yet. DD National HD is first HD channel on DD Freedish platform.

We have also try to test iCAS set-top box for DD National HD channel but due to software and hardware limitations audio is coming but video format is not supported, because iCAS set-top box coming in mpeg-4 technology not upgraded for high definition channels.

You can view updated mpeg-4 / HD DD Freedish channels list from here

DD Free Dish removed 8 existing TV channels, Two added again

DD Free Dish removed eight existing TV channels on its DTH platform. Now on DD Free Dish total 8 vacant slots available.

 
Removed :
Aastha Bhajan Removed and TEST 111 added - 02/11/2017
Frequency : 11090 / V / 29500
Aastha channel Removed and TEST 306 added - 02/11/2017
Frequency : 11470 / V / 29500
Mahacartoon TV removed and TEST 404 added - 02/11/2017
Frequency : 11510 / V / 29500
Sanskar TV removed - TEST 402 added  - 28/10/2017
Frequency : 11510 / V / 29500
Dillagi TV removed  - TEST 410 added  - 28/10/2017
Frequency : 11510 / V / 29500
Wow Cinema removed - TEST 113 added - 01/10/2017
Frequency : 11090 / V / 29500
Vaa Movies removed - TEST 210 added- 01/09/2017
Frequency : 11170 / V / 29500
RT Movies removed - TEST 508 added - 01/09/2017
Frequency : 11550 / V / 29500

Added again :
TEST 411 removed and News State added again - 02/11/2017
Frequency : 11510 / V / 29500
TEST 507 removed and Housefull action added again - 02/11/2017
Frequency : 11550 / V / 29500

As you know that DD Free dish recently suspended its 37th e-auction for vacant slots which scheduled to be held on 22/08/2017.

view updated DD Free Dish TV Channels List as on 28th October 2017

For more information of DD Free dish updates and ABS Free view updates keep visit us on www.freedish.in

3 Hindi movies channels removed from DD Free Dish

Wow Cinema removed from DD Free dish DTH platform, at the same place you can "TEST 113" channel added as on 01 October 2017
Here was frequency for Wow Cinema:
Channel name: TEST 113 (removed Wow Cinema) 

Satellite: G SAT 15
Band: Ku-Band (Universal LNB)
LNB Frequency: 09750-10600
Frequency: 11090
Symbol Rate: 29500
POL: V
FEC: 3/4


Two other Hindi movies channels, Vaa Movies and RT Movies removed from DD Freedish / DD Direct Plus DTH platforms as on 01 September 2017. Vaa Movies is replaced with Test 210 slot and RT Movies is replaced with Test 508 slot.

Here are frequencies of both vacant slots of DD Free dish:

Channel name: TEST 210 (removed Vaa Movies)
Satellite: G SAT 15
Band: Ku-Band (Universal LNB)
LNB Frequency: 09750-10600
Frequency: 11170
Symbol Rate: 29500
POL: V
FEC: 3/4

And

Channel name: TEST 508 (removed RT Movies)
Satellite: G SAT 15
Band: Ku-Band (Universal LNB)
LNB Frequency: 09750-10600
Frequency: 11550
Symbol Rate: 29500
POL: V
FEC: 3/4

You can check current updated DD Free dish TV channels list from here

Software Pictures: How DD Freedish iCAS enabled MPEG-4 Set-Top Box works & functions?

Software Pictures: How DD Freedish iCAS enabled MPEG-4 Set-Top Box works & functions?

As you know that now DD Freedish service is also going to launch its own set-top box with iCAS encryption. These set-top boxes are in production mode by local manufacturers and very soon will be available in local market.

We have already published DD Free dish iCAS enabled mpeg-4 set-top box body pictures last week, today you will see software, function and how it works?

This is categories channel list picture when you press "OK" button from your remote.

TV channel menu with EPG and with small advertisements.

This is Menu's first option where you can see this setting.

Here you can change languages like Hindi / English or Bangla.

Here you can change Video Resolution and Aspect Ratio

This is Menu's second setting, you can change TV and Radio Service.

This is 3rd Setting of Menu, where you can Auto Scan your Box But you can not fill frequencies manually. 

In antenna Set-up, you will find only one option "LNB Power - On / off"

This is 4th setting of Menu, where you can see System Information, My Account and Factory Settings.

This is 5th, means last setting of Menu, where you can find massage send by DD Freedish.