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The ABC’s of Antennas, part 4
When you get to the back part of the alphabet, it’s hard to decide which terms to feature! There are so many to choose from… here are some that might help you in your quest to learn all about...
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How to Boost Cell Signal in a Metal Building
Reprinted with permission from the weBoost blog. As we step into 2024, it’s time to embrace new beginnings and smarter solutions, especially in how we stay connected. For many, a significant challenge...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: When I worried about CarPlay and Android Auto
Does your car offer Android Auto? What about CarPlay? Chances are you’re familiar with this technology, which leverages your phone to give you the latest and greatest user interface. It makes it easy...
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The ABC’s of Antennas, part 5
This is it… the big finish. Let’s wrap up our series on antenna terminology with a bang! Only five letters left! VHF-HIGH VHF-High describes the range of channels from 7 through 13, at 147-216MHz. If...
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FUN FRIDAY: It cost WHAT?
I spent way too much in the last month on presents. I bet you did too. But when I look at things in perspective, what I spent pales in comparison to what my parents spent close to 50 years ago. $200...
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BONUS: Ken Reid and Mike Doughty
February 16-22, 1980 This week Ken welcomes musician, author and man behind the new lp “Ghosts of Vroom III”, Mike Doughty. Ken and Mike discuss how 1980 was a good poignant television year in Mike’s...
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How do I stretch the content to fit the screen? (DIRECTV Genie)
Looking for instructions for an older DIRECTV receiver? Check them out here. If you still watch a lot of standard-definition channels, you’ll be happy to know that there are some very powerful...
View ArticleSTREAMING SATURDAY: Streaming-only content moving back to theaters?
According to a recent article at The AV Club, Pixar is putting its 2020 streaming-only films back on the theatrical slate for this year. The article praises this move, saying these films deserve to be...
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Should you worry about maintaining your DVR’s hard drive?
.I know some folks who are into their twelfth year with the same DVR. That’s pretty extreme, but throughout the pay-TV industry six-year-old DVRs are common. At Solid Signal we still offer the HR24...
View ArticleWhat’s the best way to keep something you’ve recorded on your DVR?
Let’s say your daughter is on TV. The six-year-old is recorded by a news crew at the opening of some local tourist attraction. Of course you record it on your DVR and never delete it. But what happens...
View ArticleMarine Fire Prevention Tips
Even though a boat is surrounded by water, that’s no protection against an on board fire. Whether you captain a yacht or working vessel, you can’t afford a fire to break out on your ship. Many marine...
View ArticleIssues with Wi-Fi? Try this hack!
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What is the best brand of RG6 connector?
People come to SolidSignal.com to get “the best” equipment, the stuff professional installers use. And, one of the most common things people do when expanding their home entertainment system is make...
View ArticleWhat are your options for a 1600 foot cable run?
A customer came to us asking if they could put their antenna 1600 feet from their television. It seems they live down in a valley and want to put the antenna up at the top of the highest hill. So,...
View ArticleCan you use a DIRECTV Gemini or Gemini Air in your business?
Since their release, the DIRECTV Gemini for Satellite and Gemini Air have been some of the biggest hits we’ve had at Solid Signal in years. Customers with satellite dishes love the Gemini for...
View ArticleHow tall should your antenna tower be?
Here at The Solid Signal Blog we’ve talked a lot about antenna towers and why you might just want one. I get it, you never thought of yourself as a serious hobbyist. Still you might just want a tower...
View ArticleNICE AND EASY: Can you get DIRECTV 4K on a boat?
If you have a pleasure craft, you know everything is twice as hard on the water as it is on land. Certainly satellite TV is no exception here. If you have a satellite TV system, you know it is larger...
View ArticleWhich is better, two antennas or one amplified antenna?
By now you’ve probably read our tutorial on combining two antennas. It’s one of the most popular articles in our history. Is it really the better way to go, though? Or, will a simple antenna amplifier...
View ArticlePodcast #561: Why are channel blackouts still happening?
This podcast goes into detail on the subject of channel blackouts. Once almost extinct, they’ve roared back in recent years. The best way to avoid one is to get an antenna from...
View ArticleTech Innovations for the Physical and Financial Health of Aging Adults
Technology can help aging adults manage their physical health and financial assets. It can even bring new income opportunities to life for retirees. However, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the number...
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