FUN FRIDAY: Sears in 1982
It’s practically Halloween, and here in 2023 that means that the holiday season is about to start. Back in the 1980s, the shopping frenzy didn’t generally kick off until after Thanksgiving, and it was...
View Article3 reasons your antenna isn’t picking up that channel you want (and what to do...
It seems like the prices of just about everything have gone through the roof. I paid $199 for my first smartphone and yeah, there was a 2-year contract but I owned it after that. Today if you want to...
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New TV without a coax input? Old satellite receiver? What can you do?
I am constantly amazed by the build quality of satellite TV receivers. Every day at Solid Signal, we hear from folks who are still using receivers that are 15-20 years old. These old boxes soldier on...
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COMMUNICATIONS PIONEERS: David Sarnoff
He’s not a well-known name today, but he’s the pioneer behind one of the largest media empires in history. If it weren’t for him and one cold night in 1912, the world of entertainment could have been...
View ArticleSTREAMING SATURDAY: Why are $20 rentals still a thing?
Here we are, folks, in 2023 almost in 2024. The most important thing to think about is that it’s now coming on 4 years since the world shut down. In some ways it seems longer, but in other ways it...
View ArticleSOUND OFF: Are you planning on changing how you watch TV in 2024?
There’s only about two months left in the year, and they’re going to be busy ones. They always are. As 2023 gives way to 2024, it’s time to think about how you’ll spend your time. It’s also time to...
View ArticleCan you add a security camera feed to your satellite TV guide?
I know a lot of people would like to see the output from their security camera as part of their satellite TV guide. Unfortunately, it’s not possible with most systems, but there are some workarounds....
View Article5-Line Laser Level Does the Job
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View ArticleBar Staff: Earn Bigger Tips
Bar owners, does your staff want to earn bigger tips? This is something you can help them with. We’re going to assume you’ve hired your bar staff for their customer service skills, and you’ve...
View ArticleCan you use a DIRECTV HR44 with a Gemini?
What you see above you is a DIRECTV HR44 Genie DVR. It’s a pretty rare bird these days. It’s been out of production since about 2015, replaced first with the HR54 Genie DVR and then with the Genie 2....
View ArticleWhat’s the difference between Winegard’s HD8200U and Xtreme Signal’s HD8200XL?
What’s the antenna you see at the top of this article? I won’t keep you in suspense. It’s Xtreme Signal’s HD8200XL antenna. But, you’d be forgiven if you said it was Winegard’s HD8200U antenna. Both...
View ArticlePodcast #551: Standard definition TV? Really?
There’s a reason that DIRECTV and DISH still offer standard definition service. Even more important, there’s a reason you might actually want it. Listen to this week’s podcast then call 888-233-7563...
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Someone INVENTED It: Light Switch
The modern, everyday light switch is barely even 100 years old. Not surprising if you think about the fact that electric lights haven’t even been in homes for much longer than that. Yet, we hardly...
View ArticleYour Antenna Tower Installation Experts
Does the thought of buying an antenna tower make you nervous? If so, it’s perfectly normal. This is a HUGE purchase, and there’s a lot you need to know beforehand. Like how high should your tower be?...
View ArticleNICE AND EASY: Do you ALWAYS need a SWM multiswitch with a DIRECTV H26K?
Over in our Signal Connect division, we can’t stop talking about the new DIRECTV H26K Commercial Receiver. It’s the most exciting thing to happen to DIRECTV’s business customers in close to a decade....
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Ken Reid and Josh Spiegel
August 5-11, 1978 This week Ken welcomes The Horror Timelines guy himself, author, YouTuber and fellow horror fan Josh Spiegel. Ken and Josh discuss LA heat, cats, dogs afraid of flies, growing up in...
View ArticleBest of the Blog 2023, Volume 5
The Solid Signal Blog is your resource for thousands of articles and reviews, with new content coming every day. 2023 marks our seventeeth year since our humble beginnings, and today over 250,000...
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What do the different color lights on a Gemini Air mean?
It’s been a long time since any piece of DIRECTV gear generated the amount of excitement that we’re getting from the new Gemini Air. This tiny little device hides discreetly behind your TV and gives...
View ArticleThe BEST radio antenna ever
For most people, it’s “just the radio.” Maybe you listen in the car on the way to work. Maybe it’s something you keep in a drawer in case of emergencies. But, everyone has a passion in life, and for...
View ArticleTop Customer Service Strategies to Retain Customers and Boost Your Bottom Line
Retaining loyal customers is the key to sustained success. The age-old saying “the customer is always right” holds more accuracy than ever, as modern consumers have more choices and higher...
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