DD Free Dish is using GSAT-15 satellite's Ku-Band powerful transponder which is providing high gain in all over India including city, town, and villages.
So it doesn't matter you are living in a city, or a rural area. Just install a DD Free dish system ( Set-Top Box + LNB + Dish TV Antenna + Coaxial Wire + RG6 Connectors ) to GSAT-15 satellite at 93.5 degree east.
So as you have been told that the GSAT-15 satellite uses Ku Band, then you will need Ku-Band LNB only. You should use Universal Ku-Band LNB only to be installed on the DD Free Dish antenna.
What happens by setting up a local LNB?
Most of the traders in the market give you cheap LNB without warranty or guarantee but this LNB fails to give a better Signal to your set-top box. Here's a look at what problems you can face with a bad LNB.
- When you rectify the signal of one transponder, the other one goes
- Not all frequencies get signals in your set-top box.
- Most of the frequency signals come more or less.
- The use of bad plastic breaks the LNB in the sun.
- LNB gets damaged within a year. So that you need to buy again.
- signal drop
- Not being able to catch the MPEG-4 signal is a problem.
Which Ku LNB is best for DD Free Dish System?
You will find many brands or local Ku-Band LNB in the market but you should buy the same Universal LNB which has a warranty or guarantee. Still, you should check a few things.
- Ask the merchant or shopkeeper about the warranty of LNB
- If LNB is not working properly then ask for a replacement
- Always buy branded LNB such as Sharp, Inverto, Solid, which are also being used by other DTH companies.
- Before buying, check whether Universal is LNB or Unicable. You should only buy Universal.
- The LNB must have a rubber boot so that the LNB and cable connections do not get water during rains.
Will LNB of any DTH work in DD Free Dish?
Yes. But keep in mind that the type of LNB should be universal. Because DTH companies also use Unicable LNB which does not run in all set-top boxes.
Hope now you will keep these things in mind before buying LNB and you will not have to worry during the rainy season or near future.
You can find more Questions and Answers related to the Free dish from here.
FAQs -
How do you find the LNB frequency?
You can find the LNB frequency from here.
How to compare the best LNB?
You can compare Best LNB from here.
