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TIP: Learn what those signal strength numbers mean (DIRECTV)
Suppose your dish is moved out of alignment by wind or weather. Maybe you plan on calling DIRECTV to fix it, or maybe you want to make sure it's as good as it can get. You're probably planning on...
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TIP: What are acceptable output levels (signal strengths, dB) for DIRECTV...
Whether you work with big beasts like this SWM-32 multiswitch or just average DIRECTV equipment, you need to know what to expect when setting up your system. You'll need a signal meter like our AIM...
View ArticleAnyone know what flashing red light on swm32 means
I just put in my first swm32 and I see 3 green lights 1 solid red 2 flashing red. Anyone know what this means?
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Announcing 3 new members of the HD-BLADE family!
It's a happy day for the HD-BLADE... the family has gone from one to four! We're happy to announce that our original HD-BLADE now has two sisters and a brother! Let's take a look at the whole family!...
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Solid Signal goes "Hands On" with the new C41 Genie Client
This review is available in PDF format! Click here to download! The new C41 Genie Client from DIRECTV launches soon, and we've got an early look! You might think the photo above is the C31 Genie...
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Announcing Solid Signal brand antenna mounts
DIYers, rejoice. We're proud to announce our new Solid Signal Brand antenna masts and tripods. These are the right tripods at the right price for anyone who is looking for maximum elevation and...
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Did you lose your program guide recently?
If you're still using one of these or any DIRECTV receiver with an RCA, Philips, Hughes, Sony, or other brand name on it, you might have noticed a problem in the last week. Many people reported that...
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HOW TO DO IT: Set up Pandora on your DIRECTV DVR
Free music tailor made to your tastes... what else could you ask for? Pandora and other online services make it easy to listen to music and with a recent update, DIRECTV made it possible to stream...
View ArticleAntenna or basic cable?
Looking for advice. I am in Hartford CT and want to know if I should get an antenna or subscribe to basic cable. It's not the money, I just want something reliable.
View ArticleThink I saw this today
I was in a hotel and the TV had a weird guide that scrolled up by itself. It looked like the old HD guide. Is that this system?
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Solid Signal now carries KVH Marine equipment!
Life on the water just got better! If you're looking for the best entertainment once you've settled into the cabin for the night, you'll be pleased to know that Solid Signal now carries the full line...
View Articleso tired of to "record this episode press r"
don't know why but my genie keeps saying "to record this episode press r" it just keeps doing that over and over. any helps please?
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HOW TO DO IT: Control 4 DIRECTV receivers with 1 remote
This article is available in PDF format! Click here to download! Who wouldn't want a stack of these in the home? It may be just a wish for many residential customers, but for commercial customers,...
View Article2 antennas/opposite directions
Just switched over to DirecTV with the Genie. :) I'm in the "1% no locals", and I've waited until they got an OTA solution that didn't require an AM21 and antenna run to every box. I'm in a situation...
View ArticlePOE with HR34?
Hi all, I'm new here, a novice, and still learning, so please forgive my ignorance. I'm considering upgrading to a genie and would prefer to run wired Ethernet from my router straight to the HR34...
View ArticleTIP: Here's the manual for that RC71 remote
If you're one of the lucky ones who has gotten an HR44 Genie DVR or C41 Mini Genie Client, you probably want more information about that tiny RC71 remote you just got. Luckily DIRECTV has published an...
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