Why can’t you use DIRECTV SWM with a fiber optic system?
Fiber optics are your friend if you have a very long cable run or if you need to fit into a very small space. If you’re working with a commercial DIRECTV system, you are running…
Read MoreFiber optics are your friend if you have a very long cable run or if you need to fit into a very small space. If you’re working with a commercial DIRECTV system, you are running…
Read MoreWho wouldn’t want a stack of these in the home? It may be just a wish for many residential customers, but for commercial customers, it’s pretty common. Stack several receivers in an equipment rack, and you…
Do you have a smart meter on your home? There’s a good chance that this device is overcharging you… and your power company doesn’t care! Many claim their electric bills skyrocketed after getting a smart…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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GPS is magic. At least it seems that way. Whether you’re using a smartphone, in-car unit or standalone, GPS technology is pretty awesome. You never get lost. It always knows exactly where you are. But how…
Antennas are still a bit more of an art than a science. Not only are there all the different manufacturers but you have to know UHF and VHF, all the rules of your homeowners or condo…
Most people don’t even know that DIRECTV offers slow motion on its DVRs. For some reason, DIRECTV chose not to include a dedicated slow motion button on its original remotes, and its new Genie Remotes have even fewer…
Stuff gets hot. that’s just a simple fact. And here’s another simple fact: heat kills electronics. That’s why the devices we own have big fans and big heat sinks. There’s another solution, though: improve airflow. One…
Hundreds of uses. This Eagle Aspen flat RG6 cable solves so many problems that it’s hard to know where to use it first. it’s suitable for cable, satellite, antenna, even cell booster use and it will give…
This hot. DIRECTV’s SWM16 multiswitch is a miracle of modern technology, but it’s not a miracle of thermal engineering. It runs hot, too hot to touch in some cases, and that’s perfectly normal. It can run 10-15 degrees…