BACK TO BASICS: Compass
A compass is one of the most basic tools, but it’s also one of the most critical!
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Why is the output of an amplifier measured in dB instead of watts?
It’s a sordid story, full of intrigue. (OK not really, but it’s still a good read.)
Why won’t this satellite finder work for DIRECTV?
Unfortunately you’ll have to step up to something a bit more expensive. Here’s why!
OBSOLETE TECHNOLOGY: DVI
Once upon a time, this ugly connector let you make perfect digital copies. What happened to it won’t surprise you at all.
Tech You Can’t Afford to Pass Up: Advice for Small Businesses
Welcome new guest blogger Gloria Martinez to The Solid Signal Blog!
What is a subnet mask?
Here’s a deep-dive article that will give you all sorts of information you probably don’t need.
Tips To Buy The Perfect Universal Remote
Welcome guest blogger Conner Flynn to the Solid Signal Blog!
UPDATED: Antenna Terms Defined
This little guide has been exhaustively updated!
How important is wind load on an antenna?
One piece of information that you might actually not need.
What happens when a satellite stops working?
Remember that scene at the beginning of Disney’s WALL-E when the earth is covered in space junk? Will it be that bad?
COULD IT BE TRUE: DIRECTV receivers don’t pass closed captioning over the HDMI port?
One of the most surprising things about HDTV exposed… and only we’re there to tell you.
DON’T BE FOOLED: Ignore those Flash Update warnings
Here’s something that should never happen in 2019.
Are all coax “barrels” the same?
Use the right equipment. It does actually make a difference.
Can you get standard definition output from a Genie client?
One customer has an idea that doesn’t work out as expected.
Which is better, white cable or black cable?
Read on before you make a choice that you’ll have to live with for years.