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NICE AND EASY: Is my DIRECTV LNB broken?
You know, after 12 years of shepherding this blog, I can’t believe I haven’t written a simple, concise guide to seeing if your LNB is bad. I’ve written several articles that come close to the subject,...
View ArticleThe brightest keychain flashlight we could find
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STILL having screen saver problems with your commercial DIRECTV receiver?...
This has to be one of the most frustrating issues that DIRECTV commercial customers have faced. See if this sounds familiar. It comes from one of our customers. About every 2 hours, the DIRECTV screen...
View ArticlePodcast #549: Retro TV roars back to relevance
Score one for the olds. If you were around in the 1980s or 1990s you’ll love this week’s podcast. Why? Because it’s all about the TV shows you loved back then. Listen, shop at...
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11 5G Business Opportunities for Your Small Business
Reprinted with permission from the weBoost blog. The buzz around 5G is more than just hype; it’s a gateway to unprecedented business opportunities. For small to medium-sized organizations, 5G business...
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Can you use a DIRECTV Gemini without a DVR?
DIRECTV’s Gemini devices are some of the most popular ones we’ve had at Solid Signal in a long time. But, they’re also a little confusing. DIRECTV itself uses the Gemini name for three different...
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What’s the best omnidirectional antenna for 70+ mile reception?
Omnidirectional antennas are kind of neat. They take in signal from all directions at once and never need aiming. They do this by using four antennas, each pointed in a separate direction, inside one...
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Ken Reid and Liz Barrett
December 26, 1992 November 9-15, 1985 This week Ken welcomes comedian, and haver of a new album called “Gettin’ By”, Liz Barrett to the show. Liz and Ken discuss the backroom of comedy clubs, CT, the...
View Article6 Expert Tips for Increasing the Value of Your Home
Certain aspects of your home’s worth lie beyond your influence. For instance, relocating your house to a new spot is simply not feasible. Nevertheless, don’t despair if you lack a substantial budget...
View ArticleIs it legal for more than one home (or business) to share an antenna?
We all know that most forms of content sharing are illegal. You can’t share your Netflix password. You can’t share your satellite TV account with your neighbor. You’re not even supposed to share music...
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Can you use a DIRECTV Genie with a Winegard Roadtrip T4?
Folks in RVs love their live TV. Can you blame them? Streaming is fine and all, but there’s nothing like settling in for an evening of live TV. Consider this, too: if you’re off the beaten track, you...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: nytimes.com
Could it be almost thirty years ago that The New York Times launched nytimes.com? According to their own article, the official start date was January 22, 1996. The site went on to become a pioneer in...
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What is Qi wireless charging?
Qi wireless charging has taken over the cellular world. It started out with higher-end Android phones, and with its adoption on iPhones in 2017, Qi has effectively won the war for wireless charging....
View ArticleDo colleges even need satellite TV anymore?
Here’s the conventional wisdom: teens don’t watch traditional TV. Fewer and fewer incoming freshmen count a television as one of their must-haves, instead preferring to stream. Making things even more...
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NICE AND EASY: Can you “just replace” a broken H25 receiver with an H26K?
This question came from our tech department and luckily, it’s one of the easier ones to answer. But, before I do, a little background. DIRECTV H25 Commercial Receiver This is DIRECTV’s H25 Commercial...
View ArticleFUN FRIDAY: Except in Nebraska
During some downtime, I found that someone had remastered or AI’d or something’d the infamous Windows 1.0 commercial that’s been floating around YouTube almost since it started. The quality is a lot...
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HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT: Diplex over-the-air antenna into your satellite TV...
Let me set the stage. You have a business, but you don’t own your building. You want DIRECTV satellite TV, and you also want to occasionally watch using an antenna. Until recently, the only thing I...
View ArticleTIP: Learn what those signal strength numbers on DIRECTV boxes mean
DIRECTV receivers have a built-in test screen. If you’re like most people, you’ve never used it. But, one day you might need to. Suppose your dish is moved out of alignment by wind or weather. Maybe...
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Can you use a universal remote with the DIRECTV Gemini Air?
Gemini Air is the latest little box from DIRECTV. It’s only for folks with the internet-only service (in other words not for satellite TV customers.) It’s one of the hottest product launches we’ve had...
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How can you tell which DISH satellite antenna you need? And how can you even...
This is a great time to get DISH. Even I’m surprised by how much the entire satellite TV industry has bounced back in the last year. Thanks to some boneheaded moves by the major streaming apps,...
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