Why would you want a big ugly antenna like this one?
Take a look at the antenna at the top of this article. It’s our Xtreme Signal HD8200XL, the biggest TV antenna made for consumer use. It’s also a bit time consuming to set up. I know, I did it for...
View ArticleShould you reuse old coaxial cable?
You know that somewhere, probably in your garage, you have a pile of old cables. And if you’ve been in the home theater hobby long enough, that probably includes 15-20 coaxial cables of different...
View ArticleWhere can you get a DIRECTV Local Channel Connector (LCC?)
Are you a TV antenna fan? I don’t blame you. Most areas have over 50 different channels available that are not carried by any satellite or cable service. Generally all it takes is a TV antenna to...
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Road Trip Hacks: Cell Phone Vehicle Signal Booster
This article is reprinted with permission from the weBoost blog. There’s nothing like heading out on a road trip. They promise freedom, discovery, and a break from the routine. Maintaining a constant...
View ArticleNICE AND EASY: Are indoor antennas affected by weather?
Not everyone has the luxury of putting up an outdoor antenna. Outdoor TV antennas are pretty amazing things. Considering that they are, in essence, metal sticks on poles, it’s just amazing that they...
View ArticleWhat’s the best satellite TV solution for a car?
“Hey, kids, let’s go on a road trip!” Seemed like a good idea at the time. Pile the fam in the car and let’s go see the world. Only one problem: bored kids locked in the back seat are going to...
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How to reset your Genie 2
The DIRECTV Genie 2 server is very reliable. It’s going to be very rare that you need to reboot it. Still, it is a computer, and no matter how reliable there are going to be cases when it’s necessary....
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TIP: Terminate those unused ports!
It makes a difference. When you see an open coaxial connector, think of it as a light you left on or a water spigot left running. It may not seem like it, but an open coaxial connection is really the...
View ArticleCan you use a marine satellite TV system in Canada?
Psst… want to know a secret? The hottest new product for boats isn’t what you think it is. Yes, there’s some new tech out there that’s getting snapped up. But believe it or not, the big seller at...
View ArticleHow much signal do you need for a cell booster to work?
As a general rule, no one puts in a cellular signal booster because they already have great signal. You put in a cell booster because you have dropped calls or slow internet speeds. You put in a cell...
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