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Can you use a DIRECTV Gemini for Satellite with DIRECTV Stream?
DIRECTV has two-and-a-half different services to choose from. That’s good for customers who want options, but it can be hard to understand sometimes. Let me explain. DIRECTV Satellite When most folks...
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The problem with Wi-Fi Calling
A couple of weeks ago, I ran an article about cell phone signal boosters. I run a lot of this sort of article, because after all this blog is affiliated with Solid Signal. We sell a lot of cell phone...
View ArticlePodcast #557: Can you use an outdoor antenna indoors? Here’s the secret
Learn all about how to get the best free TV reception using an antenna that has no monthly charges! Shop https://www.solidsignal.com or call us at 888-233-7563. Listen to the podcast your way! Just...
View ArticleWhy are hotel TVs different from other TVs?
Go into any decent quality hotel and you’ll find a fairly nice TV. Chances are it looks very much like any other TV. Turn it on and it does tricks your TV at home doesn’t do. It might let you get on...
View ArticleShould you upgrade your DIRECTV equipment?
Is your DVR still silver in color? Do you still have an old standard-def receiver in your guest room? You might have been thinking about upgrading lately, but you weren’t sure if this was the time....
View ArticleCan you start your Gemini so it goes straight to the apps list?
Who doesn’t love the DIRECTV Gemini? It’s one box that lets you watch satellite TV and also enjoy all your favorite streaming apps. You don’t have to switch inputs on your remote and you don’t have to...
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Ken Reid and Adrien Behn
This week Ken welcomes podcaster, writer, and world traveler Adrien Behn to the show. Ken and Adrien discuss New York City, growing up in Western MA/NY, people who have never left their hometown,...
View ArticleWhen We Made The Inc. 5000
Way back in August, 2009, we tooted our own horn with a press release that was one of the few articles on The Solid Signal Blog that year. (For the record, I didn’t start editing it until 2012.) 2008...
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Why don’t some old TV shows fill the screen?
You’ve decided to binge the old Roseanne show. The first thing you notice is the black bars on the left and right of the screen. Some old TV shows have this problem, while some (like Friends) don’t....
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Would an antenna work if you pointed it straight up?
A television antenna is actually a pretty simple thing. It has a lot of complex engineering, but when it comes down to it you’re talking about a length of metal pointing in the direction of the...
View ArticleHow do old TV shows look so good in high definition? (And why don’t all of...
If you’ve recently been watching the reboot of Frasier on Paramount+, you’ve probably been tempted to watch a few of the older episodes as well. If you watch them on broadcast TV, they’re really...
View ArticleFUN FRIDAY: I got no kick against modern jazz
For reasons that will seem clear as you read this article, it seemed like a perfect one to run today. When we think about the music of the 1950s and 1960s, inevitably we think about rock and roll....
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How to change a DIRECTV Gemini from wired to wireless mode
Note: this article is for the DIRECTV Gemini for Satellite. To convert a Gemini for Internet or Gemini Air, simply press the home button, go to the gear, and find the wireless settings. If you have a...
View ArticleCord-Cutters: Attenuator or Distribution Amplifier?
When it comes to TV signal, sometimes you need less, while other times you need more. That’s that makes these two products so interesting. In many ways, the Toner Cable Variable Attenuator and the...
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Can you use a DIRECTV H26K with a KING One Pro?
Remember when Reese’s called its peanut butter cups “two great tastes that taste great together?” You can say the same about DIRECTV’s H26K Commercial Receiver and the KING One Pro automatic satellite...
View ArticleSTREAMING SATURDAY: Counterprogramming
Well, friends, it’s December 23. Do I even need to tell you what’s coming up in two days? I’m sure I don’t. After all, you’ve been primed for this day ever since stuff started showing up at Costco...
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Can you run a SWM-30 with only 4 lines?
DIRECTV’s older multiswitches, the SWM-8, SWM-16, and SWM-32, are in very short supply these days. Even when you can find one, they’re what’s called “new old stock.” The last one of any of these...
View Article3 RV Road Trip Tips
An RV road trip can be fun for everyone. Snowbirds, full-time RVers, and those on family vacations all love their recreational vehicles. These campers and motorhomes let you go anywhere the road...
View ArticleSeamless Connections: Exploring 6 Strategies and Premier Interpreting Equipment
In an era where the world is more interconnected than ever, the ability to establish seamless connections across various contexts has become paramount. Effective communication is the linchpin for...
View ArticleSolid Signal’s offices are closed for the holidays
Today’s a special day. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any of the many other December holidays from around the world, it’s still pretty special. Our offices in Novi, Michigan,...
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