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What can you do if you don’t want to drill holes in your roof for a satellite...
A good RV can cost as much as a small house. That’s why I understand why some folks wouldn’t want to go crazy with a drill when mounting electronics. On the other hand, RV mechanics and installers...
View ArticleNEW Wireless Weather Station: 15% OFF
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NICE AND EASY: What port should the Genie DVR be connected to?
Recently, a customer contacted us with a question. It seems that all of their DIRECTV equipment had gotten disconnected and they were having trouble connecting it all up. So, I thought it would be a...
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No picture on your DIRECTV box? Here are some things to try
You turn on the DIRECTV system and you get the image at the top of this article. The screen may be black, the wording might be a little different but the idea’s the same. Nothing’s happening. The key...
View ArticleA Quick Guide to Apartment Security
Looking to strengthen your apartment’s safety? Prioritizing safety is key. In this guide, we will explore many options on how to keep your apartment safe. Read on and learn everything you need to know...
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What is a modulator?
Unless you’re in a commercial building or a hotel, you probably don’t think about modulators. In fact if you think of them at all you probably think back to your old game system. You used a device...
View ArticleCould the US go to Freeview Satellite instead of local over-the-air TV?
If you go to Europe, you probably won’t be spending a lot of time watching TV in the room. But if you do, you’ll probably notice that it’s a little bit different. Even today, you’ll see fewer...
View ArticleCommercial installers: share your H26K success stories
Satellite TV for business is alive and well. Why? Of course it’s because satellite TV is a great value that doesn’t suck up your company’s expensive internet plan. There’s another reason, too: most...
View ArticlePodcast #578: Get DIRECTV for your Senior community!
If you or someone you love were born between 1946 and 1965, TV has been there for them their whole live. Don’t deprive them of it now. Get DIRECTV for Senior Communities! Want to know more? Call...
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How to use HDMI Control with your DIRECTV Equipment
There’s a technology in your DIRECTV receiver that makes everything better. Imagine not worrying about changing inputs on the TV or even bothering to point the remote. It’s time to get rid of those...
View ArticleWhy are cell towers even necessary?
Everyone has a cell phone. Of course they do. It’s 2024. We hardly even stop anymore to think of the little marvels in our pockets. Yet, as much as we love cell phones, we hate cell towers. They’re...
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Ken Reid and Joanne Rubino
This week Ken welcomes actor, producer and woman behind Be Brave Media Joanne Rubino. Ken and Joanne discuss the path from in front of the camera to behind it, moving a lot, being your own friends,...
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If the power supply for your antenna breaks, can you use a different one?
People love amplified antennas. While there’s no substitute for a giant antenna on the roof, an amplified antenna can make the most of a small space. A clean, modern amplifier helps weak signals...
View ArticleShould you try a smaller antenna before buying a larger one?
Friends, you don’t need me to tell you that the price of everything has gone up. This isn’t a financial blog and it’s for sure not a political one so let’s not get into the reasons why that might be...
View ArticleTHROWBACK THURSDAY: When DISH owned Blockbuster
Blockbuster Video has to be, in my opinion, one of the most interesting marketing studies in the last fifty years, along with New Coke. Hear me out a minute. Back around 1990, Blockbuster Video was a...
View ArticleUnderstanding 5G: Measuring Signal Strength with the Wilson Pro 5G Network...
Frustrated with dropped calls and sluggish data? Signal strength might be the culprit! This guide dives into using the Wilson Pro 5G Network Scanner, a powerful tool that goes beyond basic bars. It...
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Does DIRECTV let you automatically skip commercials or skip the beginning of...
A customer recently called us with this question, and it seemed like a good idea for a blog post. I could make it a pretty short one, but I thought it would also be good to explain why the answer is...
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How do you know if something’s blocking your satellite or antenna signal?
Unfortunately, we at Solid Signal sometimes get calls from customers who have lost satellite signal. Because we’re the largest mobile and marine satellite dealer, we get a lot of calls from folks who...
View ArticleSolutions for Common DIRECTV Problems
If you have DIRECTV service, start here for a list of solutions to common DIRECTV problems! PROBLEM: No picture or sound Check to make sure the receiver is plugged in and functioning.Are front panel...
View ArticleIs “Everybody in a rush to leave DIRECTV and DISH?” Really? Even on...
Before I ran this blog, I was involved in enthusiast forums. Before reddit, before Facebook groups, before YouTube, this was how people got critical tech support information for their hobbies. Often...
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