THERE’S STILL TIME: Get live TV for your business and watch productivity soar
Sometimes, things in life don’t make sense. Sometimes you get the exact opposite result that you think you’re going to get. But hey, in 2024 who thinks that everything’s going to make sense? When...
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Will we see you at the 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show?
It’s boat show season! If you’re looking for an amazing experience and you’re already in South Florida, you’re definitely going to want to head over to the Palm Beach International Boat Show. This...
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FUN(?) FRIDAY: Capacitor deaths of the 20th century
Admit it. When you’re cruising YouTube you sometimes get into some very weird things. Now, I’m not going to judge anyone and I’m not going to talk about some of the outright disturbing things you can...
View ArticleIs wireless charging safe?
Wireless charging has been around since 2010, but it seems like all of a sudden it’s everywhere. While premium Androids have had wireless charging for several years, it’s only with the advent of the...
View ArticleWhat are your options for a dying DVR?
You hear the hard drive in your DVR make funny noises. You might have gotten a message on the screen. What to do? Maybe you’ve replaced hard drives on computers before. You just know that it would be...
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STREAMING SATURDAY: Using live TV streaming when you’re away from home
Well friends, usually if you read this column you’ll see me railing on one of my favorite love-to-hate streaming services. This column’s a little different and I hope that it gets some traction out...
View ArticleCan you combine cable TV, satellite, and antenna on one wire? What about an...
Recently, a customer came to us with a question. They have their RV pre-wired with coaxial cable and so they wanted to be able to use that wire. When they’re at one of their homes they get cable TV....
View ArticleCan you add a 25dB amplifier right after a 25dB amplifier? What would happen?
Friends, this is another question that came through our award-winning tech support lines and I thought it would be perfect for an article. There’s a lot to talk about when we talk about amplifiers,...
View ArticleHow do you fix a broken reflector on an antenna?
Well that’s unfortunate. Recently I was visiting with a friend and he showed me a brand new antenna with a broken reflector. It didn’t look as bad as the picture above, but I had to wince as he tried...
View ArticlePrevent Water Damage, Save Money
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View ArticleWhat’s the smallest size boat that can handle a satellite dish?
It may still seem gray and cold today, but warm weather’s right around the corner! It won’t be long before you’ll be taking those trips on the water again, and while it’s great to enjoy the fresh air,...
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Introducing WolfPad TV Control Systems!
Not that long ago, I had the opportunity to review the WolfPack line of matrix switches. This is a new line of switches that compete with established names like Crestron. You can watch my review here:...
View ArticleWhat is an EDID?
An EDID is supposed to be the way that component makers control you. And yet, it’s pretty easy to fake with the right equipment. So what’s this all about? Read on to find out. A little bit about HDMI...
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Where can you get a VHF-only antenna?
Way back in the early days of TV, there were 13 channels. They were, in fact, channels 1 through 13. Channel 1 left the picture early on, and that’s an interesting story. While you’d think 12 channels...
View ArticlePodcast #570: Our First Guest
For the first ever guest on the Solid Signal Podcast, we welcome Dr. Nilay Shah, noted early adopter and tech enthusiast. Watch, listen, and remember to shop at https://www.solidsignal.com and call...
View ArticleAre they telling you that you have to give up traditional live TV? Seniors,...
There’s a funny thing that happens as we get older. The younger generation starts to tell us that things we’ve counted on our whole lives are obsolete or downright wrong. Sometimes, the younger...
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What is the best way to ground an antenna?
Big disclaimer: Grounding rules vary from city to city. Don’t just read this site, actually go to city hall and get the rules. Adding a TV antenna to your home is one of the easiest ways to get free...
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Ken Reid and Jordan Morris II
July 16-22, 1994 He was one of the very last in person guests pre-COVID, and this time he’s back via satellite, please welcome writer of his second graphic novel, Youth Group (out 7/16/24 from First...
View ArticleNew apartment- should you get satellite TV or just stream?
If you read a lot of random web pages (including this one) you’ll get the overall impression that homes are less affordable for the average person than in any time since the early 1980s. In other...
View ArticleCan you use a cell phone signal booster to improve signal outside?
All in all, the cellular network in the US is pretty strong. Major carriers like to say that 99% of the populated areas of the country have cell signal from at least one of AT&T, Verizon, or...
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