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…
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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…
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…
Amazon Prime’s Britannia is the hottest new series to stream in Casa del Buckler. On January 26, 2018, this original series, which follows the Roman conquest of Britain, became available for streaming. Amazon Prime streaming…
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…
Among the streaming service providers, it’s been a bit of a slow week. Even so, there are some exciting announcements in video streaming. Original programming and new DVR features are among this week’s highlights in…
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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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…
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…
When I first wanted to cut the cord, I didn’t know what type of antenna I needed. Some people said “Get an outdoor antenna” while other people urged me to go with an indoor TV…
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…
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…
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. …
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…