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How do you connect a SWM-30 to a Reverse Band dish?
If you’re a commercial DIRECTV customer, you probably know all about DIRECTV’s commercial options. However, if you’re a home user and want to upgrade your system beyond the basics, you might not be...
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You should never put a hard bend in coax cable and here’s why
Coaxial cable is one of the coolest inventions that we take for granted. When we think of wires and cables (if we think of them at all) we tend to think of them in terms of a signal wire and a ground...
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Ken Reid and Irene Bremis
February 12-18, 1977 This week Ken welcomes comedian, co-host of the Woo Woo Podcast, and woman behind the new stand up comedy special, “Sweetie”, Irene Bremis. Ken and Irene discuss growing up in...
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Can you put a satellite dish on your SUV?
There was a time when I, like you, would have laughed at the idea of a “connected car.” I spent the better part of a decade driving hours each day and it was my time to enjoy peace and quiet. Back...
View ArticleMLB Extra Innings Free Preview going on NOW!
It’s baseball time again! The official start of the regular season is here and with it, DIRECTV is offering a free preview of MLB Extra Innings. You’ll get every out-of-market game, free, for an...
View ArticleWhat kind of cord-cutter are you?
The world of cord-cutting has many different types. Some want to save money, some want ultimate choice, and some just want “something different.” If you’re thinking of cutting the cord, have you...
View ArticleTHROWBACK THURSDAY: when people might have been cutting the cord
Today, cord-cutting is a given. We know it’s happening, and we know it’s happening fast. It’s become a big part of our lives today and everyone I know has been thinking hard about how much money they...
View Article2024 EDITION: Here’s how you activate your free DIRECTV MLB.TV subscription
As I write this on March 28, 2024, activation may not work for everyone yet. If it doesn’t, try again in a day or so. Today is opening day for MLB, so keep trying. One of the cool things about getting...
View ArticleFUN FRIDAY: The Fermi Paradox
Did you make it all the way through 3 Body Problem on Netflix? Like most so-called “hard sci-fi” it doesn’t hold up to rigorous scientific analysis. One of the problems with science, especially when...
View ArticleCan you have 4K over-the-air without ATSC 3.0? Really?
Folks know that I have a lot of respect for Tyler, “The Antenna Man.” I’ve called him out when I thought he was wrong, but he’s hardly ever wrong. So I was pretty curious when he broke the story of...
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What’s the solution for long satellite runs on a boat?
Look closely… there’s something a little different about this SWM-30 multiswitch. It’s the reddish-orange weather boots. This is the only multiswitch you’ll find that has them. I’ll admit it makes it...
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Black screen on your Gemini Air? Here’s what to do
DIRECTV’s Gemini Air is a major hit. No bigger than a streaming stick, it brings real DIRECTV content as well as pretty much every streaming app into one package that comes with a real, comfortable...
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Does weBoost Really Work? Exploring the Effectiveness of Cell Signal Boosters
Reprinted with permission from the weBoost Blog. In today’s digital age, reliable cell signal is crucial for staying connected, whether it’s for work, remote communication, or home entertainment. But...
View ArticleSTREAMING SATURDAY: Is Rebel Moon really worse than Dune?
In the coming months, you’ll be able to stream part two of the defining sci-fi blockbusters of the last two years. Chances are you’re excited about Dune: Part Two, and you’re cringing at the very idea...
View ArticleAll QAM is not the same
QAM. Most likely you think it’s either an unpronounceable random set of letters or an Australian airline. In both cases you would be wrong. It stands for Quadrature Amplitude Modulation. That’s a...
View ArticleWhat’s the best satellite TV solution for a car?
“Hey, kids, let’s go on a road trip!” Seemed like a good idea at the time. Pile the fam in the car and let’s go see the world. Only one problem: bored kids locked in the back seat are going to...
View ArticleShould you recycle old wall warts? (or other old stuff)
There comes a point in every geek’s life when he or she looks at the garage and realizes there’s a problem. Let’s just say you’re like me — for the last thirty-odd years you’ve been collecting little...
View ArticleShould you erase everything off your DVR before you send it back?
You don’t own the DVR in your living room. It’s as simple as that. Both DIRECTV and DISH use a leasing model. It keeps costs down, has big tax advantages, and most customers don’t want to keep an old...
View ArticleBest of the Blog 2023, Volume 10
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...
View ArticleSALE: Unlock more connections from your USB-C device!
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