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DIRECTV Gives You 4K Olympics
You wanted it, you’ll get it. DIRECTV will be showing even more Olympics in 4k — more than any other provider, on channel 106. This is the best 4K coverage you can get and although…
TIP: Watch two programs at the same time with DIRECTV
If you’re an old TiVo fan, you know it used to be very easy to switch between two channels. It’s a little harder with DIRECTV but it’s still possible. Suppose you want to watch Extra and your…
TIP: A better way to connect your DIRECTV Power Inserter
DIRECTV SWM systems use a power inserter to make sure there is enough power for all the electronics down the line. Older systems relied on the receivers themselves to power the dish, but SWM equipment does…
Save up to $100 on Surecall Cellular Boosters
Who doesn’t like free money? Starting today, Surecall is offering a $100 mail-in rebate on the Fusion 5S and $50 rebate on the Flare. Fusion 5s is the super-powered booster system that covers up to…
TIP: Combine two antennas for even better reception
Are your locals coming from two different directions? Are you stuck in the middle? It’s a common problem. To solve it, put up two antennas and combine the signals! It’s easy. All you need is: Any…
HOW TO DO IT: Set up a DIRECTV receiver to work in RF mode
This document is available in PDF format! Click here to download! If your remote looks like this: You can use this tutorial instead. DIRECTV’s RC series remotes are powerful. So powerful that some of them can see through…
Best of the Blog 2017, Volume 8
The best stuff from 6 months ago!
AT&T Announces Financial Results
Things are looking rosy over at AT&T. Not only did they net out another 4.1 million wireless customers, but they grew their video business, which I am fairly sure none of their competitors managed to…
DIRECTV MLB Extra Innings Pricing Announced
It’s looking good for baseball this spring, especially if you have DIRECTV. The 2018 pricing has just been announced, and it’s a pleasant surprise when you look at the fact that pretty much everything else…
Here’s the latest 4K Schedule from DIRECTV
DIRECTV continues to add more and more 4K content. It’s almost too much to keep up with. They actually posted the latest schedule four days ago, but with issues relating to the blog switchover, I’m…
Ken Reid and Matt Nix
Today Ken welcomes writer/showrunner Matt Nix to the show. Ken and Matt discuss 1981, Palm Springs, being a latch key kid, making a case for your show, watching things you’d never have watched, The Brady…
Listen in comfort with the Geemarc Wireless Listening System
If you are tired of sitting next to someone who turns the TV way up, you’re going to want to take a look at the Geemarc wireless listening systems we have now at Solid Signal. …
Podcast #258: The New Solid Signal Blog
This has been a really big week in the history of The Solid Signal Blog. Listen to a quick podcast and learn why we’re taking the steps we’re taking. Then, shop Solid Signal for the best in…
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Easier than walking across the room
Here’s one for you. If you need to know something, it’s faster to connect to a computer thousands of miles away than it is to walk across the room to find the answer in a book….