Kannada television viewers have received another new free-to-air channel on DD Free Dish. Republic Kannada channel has been added to the DD Free Dish platform and is currently available at channel number 152.
The addition of R-KANNADA is welcome news for viewers looking for more Kannada-language television channels without paying a monthly DTH subscription. The channel can be received through an MPEG-4 compatible DD Free Dish set-top box after scanning this new transponder.
R-KANNADA Added Through DD Free Dish MPEG-4 Slot -
R-KANNADA was included among the successful channels in the 97th e-auction conducted for DD Free Dish MPEG-4 slots. The allotment covers the period from 6th June 2026 to 31 March 2027.
The channel has now started appearing on the DD Free Dish MPEG-4 platform. Its addition expands the choice of regional-language content available to Kannada-speaking households.
However, a suitable dish antenna, Ku-band LNB and MPEG-4 compatible free-to-air set-top box are required to receive the channel.
R-KANNADA Channel Number on DD Free Dish
This channel is available on your free-to-air MPEG-4/HD set-top box. You can perform a fresh scan if the channel does not appear at the listed position.
Republic Kannada Satellite Frequency -
You can scan your Set-top box using the frequency given below. Since the channel is available through an MPEG-4 slot, viewers using an old MPEG-2 set-top box may not be able to receive it.
| Channel Name | Republic TV Kannada |
|---|---|
| Satellite Name | GSAT-15 |
| Slot | TEST 811 |
| Channel No. | 152 |
| Dish Antenna Position | 93.5° East |
| Broadcaster | Republic Media Network |
| TP List | 11470 |
| Polarity | H |
| Symbol Rate | 30000 |
| Modulation | 8PSK |
| System | DVB-S2 |
| Mode | FTA |
| Quality | MPEG-4 / SD |
| Language | Kannada |
| Mode | FTA |
FAQs -
Which satellite carries R-KANNADA?
Republic TV KANNADA is available through the GSAT-15 satellite located at 93.5° East.
Do I need to adjust my dish antenna?
Normally, no adjustment is required if your dish is already correctly aligned with GSAT-15. A fresh channel scan should be enough. Dish adjustment may be needed when the signal quality is poor. You can find the DD Free Dish antenna app, which helps to install the dish in a minute.
Can R-KANNADA be watched without a recharge?
Yes. There is no monthly recharge required for watching free-to-air channels on DD Free Dish.
When was R-KANNADA added to DD Free Dish?
The channel started appearing in the updated DD Free Dish MPEG-4 line-up on 5 June 2026.