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EDITORIAL: Customer service DOES make a difference
For whatever reason, I find myself spending a lot of time on reddit. I avoided the site for years because it can be a pretty rude place if you’re guilty of some minor crime like not reading a 500 page...
View ArticleMARINE INSTALLERS: Is it ok to mix old-style multiswitches and SWM?
The world of marine satellite TV is an interesting one. Even though most equipment used on boats is the same as what’s used on land, often times the installations are very different. Marine...
View ArticlePodcast #577: Watch live TV in your RV — EVEN WHILE IT’S MOVING
After 15 years, there’s finally a solution that lets you watch real over-the-air television in your RV without tying up your internet connection. Listen to The Solid Signal Podcast to learn more, and...
View ArticleThe up-to-date list of DIRECTV markets without SD (standard definition) local...
This list was updated on May 7, 2024 After a delay of several years, DIRECTV is actively removing standard definition local channels from service. They’re doing it to make the most of the capacity...
View ArticleAdding Starlink to your boat and you already have DIRECTV satellite?...
You probably don’t need me to tell you that Starlink for Marine is here. It’s changing the boating experience. But, it’s not always a 100% replacement for satellite TV. There are a lot of reasons you...
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How to sort programs in your playlist (DIRECTV Genie)
DIRECTV has been working hard to update its new menu system for Genie DVRs and clients. When it launched back in 2017, it wasn’t exactly a hit. After six years, it’s become a comfortable way to work...
View ArticleWhat is an eSIM?
Everyone wants a phone that’s both bigger and smaller. In the last half decade, sadly we’ve seen phones get larger and heavier, after a long period of seeing weights go down even as screen sizes went...
View ArticleHow can you fix a blinking red light on a DIRECTV amplifier?
Almost every commercial DIRECTV installation needs a trunk amplifier. The right one to choose for today’s needs is the STA-R0-09. No, it doesn’t have a catchy name. But, it’s top-quality and works...
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Ken Reid and Kevin Weisman
This week Ken welcomes actor (Alias), writer, producer, and co-host of the “Did You Do It?” podcast, Kevin Weisman. Ken and Kevin discuss L.A. weather, growing up in the Valley, how filthy with Boston...
View ArticleTHROWBACK THURSDAY: When people cared about Nielsen ratings
Back in early 2013, I published an article saying that Nielsen ratings were going to include streaming. I’m sure they do by now, but I don’t think I wrote a followup article. Here’s why: People...
View ArticleHow often should I refresh my DIRECTV receiver?
Are you having problems with the DIRECTV Guide? Is the receiver acting fishy? Are you getting strange error messages like “721?” Refreshing your receiver can fix a lot of problems. The best part is...
View ArticleWhat is “rain fade” and is it a big problem with satellite TV?
Rain fade is the term for interruption in your satellite service due to bad weather, whether it’s raining, snowing, or doing something else. The weather in front of your dish is so intense that it...
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Do you need a parabolic antenna?
Parabolic antennas are everywhere. From the tiniest little “ray gun” toy to the massive dishes in the desert, they’re a part of our lives and something we almost couldn’t live without. Yet just like...
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Can you use one cell booster for two buildings?
Do you have great cell signal at work? Do you have to go outside to take a call? Do your friends or kids tell you they tried to text you and it didn’t go through? Up to 90% of people experience bad...
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This silent problem could be killing your marine satellite TV system
OK, so much for the clickbait headline. You have to do something in order to get Google to notice you sometimes. As they say, don’t blame the player, blame the game. If you have a satellite television...
View ArticleFUN FRIDAY: Video Games that turn into movies and TV shows
I got to thinking the other day about the idea of video games that turn into movies and TV shows. It’s no surprise, since I’m finally getting around to watching the Fallout series on Prime Video. But...
View ArticleShould you use a grounded power supply on a DECA?
A few weeks ago, a blog reader reached out to me to ask if there was a grounded power supply for the DECAs that we sell. A DECA, in case you’re not familiar, is a device that bridges the coaxial cable...
View ArticleHave you checked out the Signal Connect Blog?
The Solid Signal Blog is my pride and joy. It’s been going strong since 2007 and for over half that time I’ve personally been shepherding it. A quick check tells me that we just ticked over serving...
View ArticleSTREAMING SATURDAY: Let It Be
This week, Disney+ premiered the remastered version of Let It Be, the 1970 film which chronicled the Beatles’ recording sessions for what would end up being their final album of new material. It’s...
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Time for a new DECA?
Somewhere in your DIRECTV setup is a device that connects to the internet. If you have a Genie DVR, you might connect straight to that using a cable or using Wi-Fi. However, for many people, the...
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