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What’s the difference between frequency and wavelength?
A little warning before we start: this isn’t going to be a long article full of math and equations that most people will never be able to understand. It’s my goal here at The Solid Signal Blog to...
View ArticleCan 5G cellular actually be worse than LTE cellular?
Over the years, we’ve been trained to believe that newer tech is always better tech. 3G was better than 2G, and 4G was better than 3G. We were told that LTE was even newer than 4G so that had to be...
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FUN FRIDAY: Shiny crap into space
A couple of weeks ago I ran into an old article on Gizmodo entitled, “Hey Artists, Stop Putting Shiny Crap Into Space.” The thrust of the article is simple. Putting things into space is now so cheap...
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NICE AND EASY: What is a multiswitch?
It’s sort of a traffic system for satellite TV signals. Multiswitches were born out of necessity in the early days of satellite television, and they’re still around today. Every modern satellite TV...
View ArticleDo you need to upgrade to a high-definition marine dish?
If you’ve enjoyed life on the water all summer, you’re probably thinking of packing it in about now. It’s about to turn colder, and that means getting that boat packed up for the winter. It’s also the...
View ArticleSolid Signal is your fiber cable headquarters!
Fiber optics are a big part of any new commercial installation. They get information from place to place faster and more efficiently than copper wiring. It’s also less expensive and easier to...
View ArticleSteel, aluminum or plastic: what’s more important for an antenna
If you have a rooftop antenna, it probably has steel, aluminum, and plastic. Your indoor antenna might have all three, too. Why are there so many different materials used in antenna manufacture, and...
View ArticleSTREAMING SATURDAY: The Algorithm
Friends, it’s going to be a pretty dry summer when it comes to streaming releases. If I had to guess, I’d say I’ll be writing a lot more of these types of articles where I talk about an aspect of...
View ArticleShould you permanently mount your TV antenna to your RV?
Free TV when you’re out on the open road. That’s basically freedom piled on top of freedom right there, and that’s the American way! No wonder so many people get over-the-air antennas mounted to their...
View ArticlePasskeys: is this finally the solution to the password problem?
Every so often, I rant about the problems with passwords. (Don’t believe me? Here’s the proof.) Passwords are a real problem because they go against human nature. If they’re complex enough to be...
View ArticleThe best articles on marine technology, all in one place
Life on the water isn’t just about the water. Of course you go out there for the beauty, the privacy, the experience. Is that really all? Truth is that if you have a larger boat you go out there...
View ArticleweBoost Memorial Day SALE Starts NOW
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View ArticleHappy Memorial Day: Offices Closed, Web Site Open
Our offices are closed today so our 100% US-based staff can enjoy some time with their families. Of course, you can still order online, but since none of the major carriers are shipping today, nothing...
View ArticleBridging the Distance: Satellite Signals and Outsourced Software Development
In today’s globalized business landscape, collaboration often extends beyond traditional office walls. Companies increasingly leverage outsourced software development to access a wider talent pool and...
View ArticleWhat is Band 14?
You’ve never heard of Band 14? It’s the biggest thing to come to cell phones since, well, Band 17 I guess. Seriously though folks, Band 14 is a big deal for cellular technology and it’s even a bigger...
View ArticleSignal Boosters for the Oil and Gas Industry
Do you work in the oil, gas, and natural resources industry? If so, you know how remote these operations can be. In many cases, the nearest cell phone tower can be many miles away. When you and...
View ArticleVolts, Amps, and Watts — How should you measure electricity?
Folks, I don’t mind telling you that this has been a hard article to write. So hard in fact that I’ve avoided writing it for years. Why? Because electricity is hard to explain, and most of the time...
View ArticlePodcast #580: Over-the-air antennas making a comeback in apartment buildings?...
Everyone’s looking to add value, especially when rents are so high. Adding a master antenna system to your apartment building lets residents get dozens of free channels of live TV. Call us 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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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...
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