DIRECTV Now? DIRECTV When?
Well, time’s running out. DIRECTV Now, the streaming-only service, from AT&T, was expected to launch this month. Other sites claimed to have memos which put the launch at November 4, but it’s been two weeks…
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DIRECTV adds Oxygen in HD
DIRECTV adds another channel in high definition… Oxygen, which targets female older millennials, gen-X, and younger baby boomers, has finally gone HD on DIRECTV on channel 251. There. I know, this channel isn’t terribly interesting for…
FUN FRIDAY: They look like big, good, strong hands
The 1980s were a different time. You couldn’t just count on a sci-fi or fantasy film coming out every other week like you can now. If you were a geek, a band kid, an AV Squad…
Taking a new look at pay-per-view (because I have to)
The golden age of streaming is over. There was a time when Netflix’s streaming service was free with discs, but that’s long gone. What I’m talking about is the time when you could live with just…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Voice Assistant rants
Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Today we are surrounded by voice-controlled assistants. Siri and Google were just the start; today we have Alexa, Cortana, and others I can’t even think of. I’ll be honest, I…
SL1000, SureLock Digital TV Signal Finder (SL1K), by King Controls
Description: The device is sold for ~ $32 at Solid Signal without any coax. King Controls SureLock SL1000 Digital TV Signal Finder (SL-1000) from Solid Signal The claims are: LED lights indicate where DTV signal…
Should you be afraid of the “internet of things?”
Just a few weeks ago, large chunks of the internet went down because of an attack. This in itself isn’t a huge news story, although for a short time millions of people were affected. The real…
Wi-Fi in an RV?
It’s possible, but why? OK, I understand the idea. If you’re RV’ing across the nation, you want to take advantage of wireless hotspots when you’re stopped. But is there a good answer? One idea that wouldn’t…
Can you get DIRECTV in Alaska?
Yes, but it isn’t easy. The Alaska-Hawaii dish is the preferred choice, in fact it’s the only one DIRECTV will install. It’s 30% bigger than the average dish, and you have to buy just the parts you want…
SOUND OFF SUNDAY: Your Alter Ego
OK folks… this the last “Sound Off Sunday” as far as I know. I’m almost out of antennas to give away. This week we’ll be giving away this Antop AT-414B antenna or something similar. By now you…
STREAMING SATURDAY: Amazon’s Goliath
Goliath is Amazon Prime Video’s latest original series and the current streaming favorite at Casa del Buckler. Goliath stars Billy Bob Thornton as Billy McBride. Once a well-respected attorney, McBride now is a boozy shadow of his…
You can’t diplex OTA signals with DIRECTV, and here’s why
This is the question that won’t go away. Dedicated DIYers with a love for antenna TV want to use a single wire to bring the antenna signal into the house with the satellite signal. This is…
DISH wins some, loses some more
In an early morning filing, DISH revealed the financial results we more or less expected. Revenues are up, but subscriber counts are down, and that means that existing customers are paying more. DISH’s own press release,…
Get ready for the quarterly DISH Conference Call
Get ready for another morning of rip-roaring fun tomorrow as DISH reveals its quarterly results. Always the master of ruining the suspense, DISH generally puts its financials out several hours before the call meaning that if…
YES REALLY: 45 feet separation between antenna and booster
This is SureCall’s Fusion4Home cellular booster. I reviewed it a few months ago and I was incredibly impressed. This isn’t the cheapest booster you’ll find but it’s easily more powerful than boosters costing twice as much. I’ve asked the…