If you are thinking of installing the DD Free Dish system at your home to save monthly subscription charges, yes it is a good option to do it.

Or if you have multiple TV systems in your multiple rooms then DD Freedish is a very good option to watch the news, movies, and serials without any additional monthly cost.

Which accessories are required to Install DD Freedish DTH?

The following are the accessories required in DD Free dish DTH -

DTH Antenna, Ku-Band Universal LNB, Coax Cable, Set-Top Box

So, now, you would like to know What is the cost of DD free dish? right!

Here we are giving you some ideas so that you can find a suitable DD-free dish system in your local market.

We have found out the retail price of accessories for DD Freedish in the local market, then some of the following figures have come out. Which you can see here.

DD Free dish DTH Antenna -

If you want to buy a DD Free dish antenna then you can easily get nearby DTH or electronics shops but if you are thinking of buying online then it may not be found due to the courier facility. So you can buy nearby shops and then check free dish antenna angles and free dish antenna settings/antenna settings for dd free dish.

• Low-quality Dish / DTH Antenna price - Rs.350-500
• Medium Quality Dish / DTH Antenna price - Rs.450-550
• High Quality / Heavy Weighted / Imported Dish / DTH Antenna price - Rs.600-800

DD Free Dish LNB -

You can find DD Free dish best LNB online and offline. If you are buying branded LNB with a warranty then it is best, otherwise, local LNB comes without a warranty which is not good.

• Unbranded Ku-Band LNB Price - Rs.100-170
• Branded Ku-Band LNB Price - Rs.180-350

DD Free Dish Coaxial Cable -

There are lots of types of coaxial cables available in the market. First try to find branded Coaxial cable like Finolax brand, etc. If you are not getting like those big brands then you should buy cable that has oil and that is made with pure copper inside the coaxial cable. It will not lose signal or gain.

• Unbranded RG6 coax cable price Rs.10 to 15 per meter
• Branded RG6 coax cable price Rs.15 to 20 per meter

DD Free Dish RG6 connectors -

You can use any type of RG6 connector or compression-type connector.

• Normal RG6 Connectors - Rs.2 - 5 per pcs
• Compression RG6 Connectors - Rs.18 - 30 per pcs

Set-Top Box (STB) -

DD Free dish MPEG-2 set-top box -

This box is useful for installation service and CRT TVs. but it is an outdated box nowadays. You will receive only 96 TV channels. It is available at Rs.400 to 800. depends on the brand's features and specifications.

DD Free dish MPEG-4/HD Set-top box -

This box is useful for receiving all the free TV channels on DD Free Dish, it is available at Rs.800 to Rs.4000, depending on the brand's features and specifics.

DD Free dish HEVC Set-top box -

This box is capable of receiving MPEG-2, MPEG-4, HD, and HEVC TV channels. It is a future-ready box. If DD Free dish is upgraded to the next technology then you will be able to receive HEVC/H.265 TV channels. You may find it at Rs.1200 to 3500. The price depends on the brand's features and specifications.

Other FAQs -

Is DD Free Dish free?

Yes, watching FTA channels on DD Free Dish is free, there is no monthly fee. But requires one-time installation and system cost.

What is the overall cost of the DD Free Dish TV set-top box?

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Which setup box is cheaper?

DD Free Dish Set Top Box cost/price -

• Free-to-air MPEG-2 Set-Top Box - Rs.500-800
• Free-to-air MPEG-4 Set-Top Box - Rs.800 - 2500
• Doordarshan Authorized i-CAS MPEG-4 SD Set-Top Box - Rs.1500-2000

** Prices may vary due to different brands, quality, and features.

Which setup box is best?

So now you have come to know the market value of the accessories installed in the DD Freedish system. Which you can buy according to your budget or requirement.

How to Install DD Free dish system?

If you have already purchased the above accessories then you contact any DTH dealer shop near your residence and ask to provide an installation person. The installation person can charge you Rs.200 to 350.

You can also contact Doordarshan authorized dealers, ask to provide all the accessories including installation service.

Is DD free dish free of cost?

Now you clearly understand that we have to buy the DD Free dish system (It is a one-time Investment), after that there are no monthly charges.

Can I use any set top box for DD free dish?

Yes, you can use any free-to-air or iCAS Set-Top box for lifetime free TV channels.

Can I use Tata Sky set-top box for DD Direct Plus?

No, You can not use Tata Sky or any other DTH or Cable TV Set-Top box for receiving DD Direct Plus TV channels.

Can I use Sun Direct / Airtel / D2H and Dish TV Set-Top box for DD Free Dish?

No, you can not use any pay DTH set-top boxes for DD Free dish channels.