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FUN FRIDAY: The sound of space
This week we go back to the advertising of the early 1980s. The 1980s were a special time in advertising because it was the end of one era and the beginning of another. On the one had you had more and...
View ArticleWe’re so much more than satellite TV!
A long time ago, I was like all of you. I shopped at Solid Signal for satellite parts. I really didn’t even look at other parts of the web site. It wasn’t until I was up for a job with the company...
View ArticleBREAKING: DIRECTV to show Super Bowl LVIII in 4K
According to DIRECTV’s Insider online magazine, there will be a 4K feed of the Super Bowl airing on channel 105 in 4K. It’s not clear at this point if this will be a genuine 4K feed or an upsampled...
View ArticleWhat’s the best defense against malware and computer viruses?
It’s funny, but most folks don’t talk too much about computer viruses and other sorts of malware. At least, they don’t talk about it as much as they used to in the past. I remember when it seemed like...
View ArticleSTREAMING SATURDAY: Bookie
Friends, you might want to sit down. You might want to make sure you’re steady. Because two things are about to happen that might just rock your world if you’re a regular reader of this series. First,...
View ArticleGet a Vehicle Cell Booster for Your Family Trip
When you’re heading out for a family road trip this summer, what do you think are essential items to bring along? Is a cell phone signal booster on that list? If not, it should be. Family trips mean...
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WINTER 2024 Edition: Do you need a Slimline-5 dish?
Solid Signal is one of the few places where you can still find a Slimline-5 LNB like the one you see above. The LNB hasn’t been made in years, and there’s a good reason for it: most folks don’t need...
View ArticleLooking to learn? Check out “Cables 101!”
A long time ago, a very smart man said to me, “90% of the problems in any setup are the cable.” That may have been an exaggeration, but I can’t tell you how many times he was right. Usually it was a...
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The ABC’s of Antennas, part 1
Antennas are more of an art than a science. There’s a lot that goes into getting that TV picture just right, but for the antenna hobbyist there’s nothing like seeing that crystal clear picture once...
View ArticleNew Comfy Headlamp – $19.99 Today!
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View ArticleHow to Choose the Best Flashlight
Buying a flashlight isn’t a simple task these days. From Cree to Lumens, LED lights, and more, there’s a lot you must know in order to choose the best flashlight. Flashlights have come a long way from...
View ArticleDIRECTV will soon allow Paramount+ streaming for subscribers
A few months ago, I told you that the Showtime streaming app was going away, to be replaced by a more expensive version of Paramount+. That meant DIRECTV and DISH customers who were getting the app...
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The ABC’s of Antennas, part 2
There’s so much to talk about with antennas! The more you learn, the more you realize there is to learn! Today we continue our series with a few more entertaining nibbles of knowledge. GAIN Gain is a...
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Hotel Managers — let us take care of you so you can take care of your guests!
Winter can be a tough time for hotel managers. If your property is somewhere that people actually go for the winter, it’s great. But, for many hotels, winter is the slow time. There’s less travel and...
View ArticlePodcast #560: CES 2024: Why I’m recording this from the office
There won’t be any Solid Signal staff doing on-the-floor reporting from the CES show this year, unlike the last 12 years. Here’s the truth behind the decision, and a look at why the show isn’t what it...
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The ABC’s of Antennas, part 3
LADDER When going up on the roof to install an antenna, use a sturdy ladder and have a friend stand by and steady it if possible. Don’t rely on a cheap ladder that isn’t rated for your actual weight....
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Can you add an antenna to your DIRECTV Gemini?
If you’re looking for proof that DIRECTV still rules the world of pay television, look no further than its new hardware this year. Other providers are sitting pat with the same old devices, but...
View ArticleCoaxial Cable Attenuation Calculator now at The Solid Signal Blog
Friends, if you’re like me you probably get asked a lot how much loss there will be on a cable. OK, I admit, most people don’t get asked that a lot. But I do. For well over a decade, I have been using...
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Ken Reid, Sovereign Syre and Ela Darling
January 3-9, 1987 This week Ken welcomes adult entertainers, entrepreneurs, and incredibly smart hosts of the fantastic must listen “Ill Repute” podcast, Sovereign Syre and Ela Darling. Ken, Sovereign...
View ArticleCan one antenna feed a whole building?
If you live in a large apartment building, can you share antennas? Whether it’s a satellite dish or a TV antenna, the basic technology is the same. Not only is it possible for everyone in an apartment...
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