If you need assistance setting up your AFN decoder or other issues with your service, our technologists are here to help. Please get in touch with us 247 using the following methods Call DSN 312-348-1339 Call Commercial 1-951-413-2339 Email us at sathelpdmamail.mil. AFN American Forces Network September 11, 2013 Riverside, CA Important Notice to Decoder Owners AFN is taking inventory of all active decoders. If you can only receive the Channel Guide with your decoder, you will need to go to myafn.net and re-register to continue receiving all AFN channels. 66 25 Comments 3 Shares Share. On June 3, 2011. In News. American Forces Network&x27;s satellite delivery platform is changing, requiring viewers on the European continent who have an AFN decoder and satellite dish in their home to make some changes by July 31 to continue to get AFN TV. quot;We know this change will inconvenience folks," said AFN Europe Commander Col. Bill. Web.