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Free DSTV channel

There are a couple of free DSTV channels that you can get on your decoder, if you know how to set them up. I’ve found one of them, the Hope Channel.

The Hope Channel aims to communicate hope, joy and a positive attitude to life. To be realistic and practical and to inform and educate.

What is the Hope Channel about?

  • Programs for children, juniors and teenagers-safe for the whole family.
  • Outdoor adventure, mission stories and uplifting music
  • Learn how the Bible principles can lead you to a better life
  • Discover how to improve your health, avoid disease, prepare good food and overcome harmful addictions
  • Thought-stimulating programs on religious freedom, human rights and major disasters

How to setup this free DSTV channel

Make sure your DSTV has the latest software installed. To check this, press the menu button, and if the first line reads “Information Central”, you should have the latest software installed. If not, press Menu, go to Advanced Options and press OK. Then go to DSD Upgrade and press OK. It could take around 8 minutes to upgrade.

Here are the steps to get it setup.


  • Press the Menu Button
  • Go to Advanced options, press OK.
  • Go down to Dish Installation, press OK.
  • Key in the password – 9949, press OK.
  • Use right arrow to select “Other” menu, press OK.
  • Check that Satellite Name is PAS 7/10.
  • Move to FREQUENCY on line 6 and press OK. Enter 12722, press OK again.
  • Check that the Symbol Rate is 26652
  • Move down to FEC and use right arrow to change to 1/2, press OK.
  • Check that the Polarisation is “Vertical”
  • Move down to “Use NIT” and change it to NO, press OK.
  • Move down to Accept displayed values, and press OK.
  • Dish Installation menu should display.
  • Move down to “Scan all networks”, and wait until it has completed.
  • Press the “TV” button, and move down to “Public PAS 7/10″ and press OK.
  • Press P+ or P- until you find “Hope”

For more information go to www.hopeafrica.tv

Posted in South Africa.


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  1. Irene says

    Hi tried going in it requests a pin number /then requested a DSTv to reset pin that did not work

    • peter okwach says

      Hi Irene,
      Dont give up try again

    • peter okwach says

      Hi Irene,
      Dont give up try again
      peter okwach
      +254721177790

  2. Cbosh says

    Hi, guys i need frequencies of my spiritualy father (Benny Hinns)

  3. Metsem says

    dnt have the “PAS 7/10″ option on the Satellite Name , what should I choose?

  4. cmba says

    Hi.

    I accidentally restored my factory defaults on my Wiztech 222 FTA Super. Need help please

    email: cmba04@yahoo.co.uk

    • Samestrange says

      step 1 choose Pas 7/10 ku
      step2 choose blind search

  5. shingani Ntuwe says

    lookin for latest frequencies,symbol rate, and polirisation for etv and etv.africa…..plis

  6. bigira says

    Hi guys,i wanted to watch sseventhday hope chanell on dstv but i failed get it. please i am requesting someone to explain tome

  7. vale says

    I got the hope channel settings from the net but it will not show n my decoder, my decoder z a 1110. The problem z t displays IS7/10 instead of PAS7/10. So I’m using IS7/10 with all given settings but to no avail.help

  8. arthur says

    Hie ,i coul not see Hope channel until i changed the 10700 on Network 1 pas7 10 to 10600 and rescan ,all the other free channels pop up ,Network 2 should be ‘other’ and the frequency, symbol rate and FEC as on the website.
    Good luck

  9. Gasper A Mavella says

    I use medicom 930plus and have 1.8 prime focus with 2 lnb one for intelsat 906 c band another for Is 7/10 i get sabc 1,2,3 and F24 but etv i can’ get pls any one can help me and other supersport irdeto 2 keys. Email me mavellagaspaanthony@yahoo.co.uk or cellphone +255752456806 thanks.

  10. Jean Christian K says

    hello, I have a problem with my antenna DSTV, I have lots of free channels in orienting my antenna on the west side, what frequencies to bring about. thank you for your reply to my email address; johnchkim004@yahoo.fr

  11. gered says

    help please did all the setups for free channels ,but now when i chose the channels it ask me for a pin ,, what is the pin number ,help please

  12. maruapula says

    My decoder is saying wrong pin while i enter 9949, but it(pin) has been working all along. please help.

  13. Bonny says

    I got the hope channel settings from the net but it will not show n my decoder. The problem z t displays IS7/10 instead of PAS7/10. So I’m using IS7/10 with all given settings but to no avail.help

  14. Iyemi says

    Call +2348069294128 to know how to unlock all dstv channels

    • Sammy says

      I’m South African using DSD 1110 (+2) decocoder, pls provide me with those codes to unlock dstv channels, more especially e-tv at me email address: Sammy.molobela@gmail.com

  15. Iyemi says

    Watch Over 100 Dstv
    Premium Channels Without Paying A Kobobo Using Your Mytv Strong 4669 Decoder.
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  16. DM Joubert says

    Why does the words”dstv check your smart card …..’ everytime appears whilst watching aprogram. This is disturbing as the YV went blant when this notice appear and then you mis some action on your show or film?

  17. pinky hendricks says

    i require the code setting to view emmanual tv ,durban south africa

  18. asegede21 says

    this is the best.

  19. tony says

    please assist with codes for sabc1 ,2,3 and etv please

  20. Frans van Wyk says

    The pin nr 9949 does not work on my decoder. I am trying to link up again with kruiskyk channel on Pas 7 satellite.It is the pin I always use but now it only shows a flag “wrong pin” on my decoder. Somebody said I must disconnect the dish, wait a while, and then let it scan again.But I forgot how to do it.Please can somebody help me?Frans van Wyk. 0798879898

  21. Frans says

    My problem with the pin 9949 not working is solved. You must put off your decoder and disconnect your antenna cable. Let it stand like that for 5 min. and. Put it on and let it scan without antenna. After a while connect the antenna cable again end scan.tha problem should be solved. Your decoder must say”reboot decoder’ then you are on the right track. 9949 will then work again.

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