Articles by Stuart Sweet




AT&T acquiring Straight Path

In another sign that they’re serious about 5G AT&T has announced plans to acquire Straight Path Communications, according to a recent press release. Straight Path seems to be a holding company that was created to buy…




Hidden tips for your Genie Mini Client

Here’s the stuff they won’t tell you. You can get a lot of information about your Genie Mini Client by pressing and holding {INFO} on the white remote. There’s a lot more info to be…




Can you use a coat hanger as an antenna?

Why spend a ton of money for an antenna when you can use a couple of coat hangers and a 2×4? That’s the question being posed at several sites, including ours. We put our very own…


How long can a satellite last? Try 50 years

Most telecommunications satellites today have a usable life of 10-15 years. The usable life of a satellite depends not only on factors like it not burning out, not having hardware failure, not being hit by a…


Does anyone “timeshift” anymore?

Tonight we’re gonna watch TV like it’s 1999. Literally. Back in 1999, two new products hit the market. At the time no one could decide whether to call them “personal video recorders” or “digital video…


Is laminated aluminum better for antennas?

If you want an antenna to last a lifetime, you want it to be solidly made. Our Televes antennas are designed to the highest standards of quality and should last you decades if they’re properly mounted…