Will subchannels survive the FCC “repack?”
Things are changing in the world of television. In case the news hasn’t gotten to you, the FCC has approved a change which will see all UHF channels above 37 going to cellular data. (Channel…
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: The end of 2G
5G is coming. We all know this. It’s still a while off, but it’s actually far more interesting than 4G, 3G, or any of the other “G’s” that came before it. Why? Because 5G doesn’t just…
The StealthHawkAntenna vs The 8″ Bowtie & Pennyloop Antennas
The Stealth Hawk Antenna Gedanken (Thought) Evaluation The Stealth Hawk Antenna is made from a single 60” (5’) long piece of wire. The design I used as my template was: [VHF-UHF07-51] The top section was…
What is AWS?
You hear a lot about LTE. Everyone loves LTE. But occasionally, you hear a little bit about AWS. It’s almost always an afterthought… it seems that LTE has captured the public’s imagination but AWS doesn’t seem…
NEW VIDEO: Assembling the Televes DATBOSS LR MIX
And then there were four. Televes’ newest super-long-range antenna is its best yet, combining the design of its earlier antennas with new amplification chips that are cleaner and more powerful than ever. Learn more about this…
NEW VIDEO: Assembling the Televes DATBOSS LR MIX
And then there were four. Televes’ newest super-long-range antenna is its best yet, combining the design of its earlier antennas with new amplification chips that are cleaner and more powerful than ever. Learn more about this…
Has DIRECTV come under the “curse of mediocrity?”
What you should be asking yourself is… when is “good enough,” good enough? Every so often DIRECTV comes under attack from the very enthusiasts who made it the success it is today. There are so…
Best of the Blog 2016, Volume 4
Take a look back at the spring of ’16 and you’ll be surprised what you find!
US is now 10th in broadband speeds
Well at least we beat Bulgaria. There’s a new report out detailing the world’s internet usage, and it’s not exactly great news for US users. We’re tenth out of the top ten in speeds, with an…
NEW VIDEO: Assembling the Televes DATBOSS LR UHF Antenna
That’s right… At Solid Signal, we’re all about getting you the tutorials you need. That’s why we’re loading up with a quadruple dose of assembly videos for the most popular Televes products. Next up is the…
Will 5G Cellular kill the cell signal booster?
Yes… and no. We’re starting to talk a lot about 5G here at The Solid Signal Blog, because it’s a very exciting prospect. We’re talking about data speeds up to 100 megabit, more capacity, and a…
GREAT TIP: Get your tailgate TV set up faster!
If you tailgate every weekend, there’s a great way to get that dish up and running quickly. You’ve probably already read our tutorial on aiming your dish with Solid Signal’s SATLOOKLITE meter, but here’s a way…
NEW VIDEO: Assembling the Televes DATBOSS UHF Antenna
The least expensive member of the Televes DATBOSS line is just as well-built as the others. If you’re looking for a quality UHF Antenna, look no further… but be aware that it’s not the easiest antenna…
STREAMING SATURDAY: Hulu’s Live TV Coming to Fire TV, Fire Stick
Do you use Hulu to stream your favorite live TV shows? This service soon will be available for Fire TV and Amazon’s Fire Stick, according to an announcement from the company. Hulu is adding its live…
Will your next phone be a PC?
Here’s something I thought I’d never say: Microsoft’s already cooler than Apple and getting cooler by the day. Surprisingly, it’s true. It was revealed a while back that Microsoft customers are more satisfied with their tablets than Apple…