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DIRECTV tops in Customer Satisfaction - 13 in a row!

:eek2: strange I heard verizon fios had the best customer satisfaction and directv was second and...
celticpride Yesterday 05:56 PM

DIRECTV tops in Customer Satisfaction - 13 in a row!

I expected nothing less. Am looking forward to those blockbuster plans becoming a reality.
MysteryMan Yesterday 09:53 AM

The easy guide to installing a DIRECTV AM21 Antenna Module

Is anyone else having an issue with the AM21 plug not fitting into the HR34 Genie? For some reason...
MartyS 05-21-2013 10:35 AM

HD-BLADE curled in a circle?

this is stupid
agnosis 05-16-2013 12:03 PM

The easy guide to installing a DIRECTV AM21 Antenna Module

Just a note, If you don't get the message "off-air adapter found" you can still go into {MENU},...
SS@SolidSignal 05-16-2013 10:43 AM

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What's the difference between a flash drive and a solid state drive?
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NICE AND EASY: Explain what a DECA is?
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When do you need a power passing splitter?
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Solid Signal's Guide: Accessories for installing your new HDTV
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DIRECTV tops in Customer Satisfaction - 13 in a row!
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AT&T finally gets it... will let you FaceTime (or Hangout) over cellular
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The Sprint Report: Not quite almost done edition
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WHAA? Ergen makes a bid on Lightsquared (possibly)
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Best of the Blog 2012: Volume 9
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DISH updates mobile app - On Demand and more
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Hot Deals for the Week of May 20, 2013
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ViaSat plans to grow its Exede internet product
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Maybe DIRECTV wants to buy Hulu. MAYBE? You deserve better
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Antennas Direct SM200 Now Available at Solid Signal!
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TIP: Use the media player you want
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FUN FRIDAY: Web surfing in the 20th century
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What's the difference between a flash drive and a solid state drive?
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Published on 05-22-2013 04:21 PM
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Not a whole lot. People are just now learning about "solid state drives" which, unlike old-school mechanical hard drives, have no moving parts. They are the storage of choice for smartphones, tablets, and more often lately, laptops.

The technology of a solid ...

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NICE AND EASY: Explain what a DECA is?
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Published on 05-22-2013 01:57 PM
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It's confusing. You hear this all the time with DIRECTV folks, "DECA this, DECA that, DECA DECA DECA." We've tried to make it easy with our Guide to Coax Networking, and we've even made fun of the problem with a YouTube video. ...

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When do you need a power passing splitter?
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Published on 05-22-2013 11:44 AM
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Power passing splitter. It's another one of those terms you will hear about if you spend enough time around antennas and satellite dishes. It's not a truly accurate term... what is usually meant is "all ports power-passing splitter." Some splitters only pass power on one port and some don't pass on any port. Let's dig into the controversy.

What does power-passing mean anyway? ...

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Solid Signal's Guide: Accessories for installing your new HDTV
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Published on 05-22-2013 09:25 AM
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[size]Just got your first truly massive HDTV?[/size] Congratulations! Of course, with any new arrival it's not just the thing, it's the accessories, and we're here to help you in choosing the right ones!

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AT&T finally gets it... will let you FaceTime (or Hangout) over cellular
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Published on 05-21-2013 04:02 PM
Which carrier is better? May as well ask whether you prefer vanilla or chocolate. In many ways, it's just a matter of taste. There has been one distinguishing factor though, and it's the way that different carriers, ...

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The Sprint Report: Not quite almost done edition
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Published on 05-21-2013 02:30 PM
Eventually I had to put this joke in print. It just begs to be said.

Great Honk! It just keeps going!

Dear readers,

I made a commitment to this story several months ago, and even though it's far from the most popular topic here at The Solid Signal Blog, ...

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Published on 05-21-2013 12:08 PM
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It takes a lot to get me angry, especially when so many well-meaning readers send honest and thoughtful tips about the same story. You read about it over the weekend... the rumor that DIRECTV could buy Hulu. I was still angry enough to do a whole podcast on the subject. If you liked my article you'll like this more, it's even crankier! If you thought my article was over the top... listen to this! If you'd like to leave a comment, click on the article title. Are you as angry as I am?

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DIRECTV tops in Customer Satisfaction - 13 in a row!
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Published on 05-21-2013 10:37 AM
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Congratulations to our friends at DIRECTV! The folks who write the American Customer Satisfaction Index are at it again, measuring how well we all like our pay-TV providers. DIRECTV tops DISH and ...

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WHAA? Ergen makes a bid on Lightsquared (possibly)
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Published on 05-20-2013 03:32 PM
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You know that moment of utter confusion just before Wile E. Coyote realizes he's just run off a cliff? That.

First of all, in the wake of this weekend's "Hulugate," let's start by saying that this is an unsubstantiated ...

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Best of the Blog 2012: Volume 9
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Published on 05-20-2013 01:18 PM
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Since our relaunch in February 2012, we've seen explosive growth! We're really proud of what we've built here, with thousands of visitors every day and over 8,800 registered members. (Are you one of them?)

If you're one of our newer members, you might not have seen some of the quality content we posted just six months ago. Here are ten articles from November that still hold true today. Even if you were one of the first members here, you might find they deserve a second look!

Don't use the wrong satellite meter
Weekend project: Install a cell booster
Why do you need a power inserter for a SWM system?
TIP: Watch two programs at the same time with DIRECTV.
USER REVIEW: DISH Approved Wall Mount
Hands on with Elgato's eyeTV Mobile, part 1: Unboxing
TIP: Sports scores getting cut off on your DISH receiver?
Hands on with the PlugCAM!!
One Cord-Cutter's journey... did he save money?
Introducing SATLOOKLITE, the simple meter
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I need a heavy duty HDTV outdoor antenna

It looks like WOI, Digital Ch. 5, is also broadcast on Digital Ch. 50, so you wouldn't necessarily lose that channel. WBXF, Digital Ch. 4, however would
A2JetGuy Yesterday, 01:20 PM

I need a heavy duty HDTV outdoor antenna

Yeah, you'll definitely get more life out of an antenna that isn't designed for VHF-Low, but you'll lose 2 channels in the process.
SS@SolidSignal Yesterday, 09:59 AM

I need a heavy duty HDTV outdoor antenna

Take a look at the Digitenna DUV-XF. It may be a good solution for your situation.
I've had one for over a year and have had amazing success with
A2JetGuy Yesterday, 09:29 AM

I need a heavy duty HDTV outdoor antenna

By configuration I mean the configuration of the antenna, the fact that it has more elements with less space between them, and that the UHF antenna makes
SS@SolidSignal 05-21-2013, 05:35 PM

I need a heavy duty HDTV outdoor antenna

I don't agree about the 2 different configurations since they are only 3 feet apart and the end elements are only slightly different. They just made better
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