Getting free satellite is a lottery, always has been and always will be.
Sometimes there is loads open, sometimes there isn't. We are going through a bit of a drought at the moment but it's just one of those things.
You should really look at it as a bit of a hobby. It's interesting if you get into it. If you do your research and keep upto date with the latest bits'n'bobs there is loads you can do - but you sometimes need to fork out for a new CAM or even a new STB if you want to keep the channels.
With the right equipment you can even get SLY for free through c*rd sh*ring etc.
At the end of the day you have to understand that's its illegal and there will always be a cat and mouse between the channel providers and the hackers. Just take what you can get, when you can get it!