NICE AND EASY: What’s the difference between a splitter and a multiswitch?
A multiswitch is a very specific kind of part. Learn the complete details at The Solid Signal Blog!
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DISH Western Arc customers… having signal issues with the 129 satellite?
Here’s the one tutorial you’ve been looking for.
COMMUNICATIONS PIONEERS: Lee De Forest
Learn about the inventor of the Audion, the first device for amplifying electrical signals!
STREAMING SATURDAY: The death of Disney+?
Stuart can’t help picking on Disney. His old coworkers must be laughing behind his back.
DIY RV Vent Cover Upgrade
Let’s be honest, how often do you think about the vent covers in your RV? Probably rarely if ever, considering the bigger issues that RV owners tend to worry about, such as fuel budgeting, water…
What is color temperature?
Some TVs look like they’re showing you a sunny day. Others look like the smog has rolled in. Why is that?
OBSOLETE TECHNOLOGY: Floppy Disk
Maybe you think you remember the floppy disk. “Hey,” you say, “That wasn’t that long ago.” You’re remembering the 3.5″ hard blue plastic disks that were common as late as 10 years ago. Everyone used them…
FUN FRIDAY: Star Trek Insurrection
Not the best film in the series, but still not as bad as Star Trek V.
Why can’t we send DIRECTV equipment to other countries?
The answer’s simple, but not what you thought…
Can you distribute satellite TV wirelessly throughout your boat?
Here’s the whole story that you won’t find anywhere else.
Fall is here: Time to get ready
Take just a few more minutes today to get all your outdoor gear ready for the long winter ahead!
COMMUNICATIONS PIONEERS: Heinrich Hertz
You’ll be amazed at what he invented all the way back in 1888.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: When old-school TV apps misbehaved
It was a different time, it was a different place.
How Can AI Help Telecom Providers Anticipate and Prevent Network Issues?
Devin Partida is back with another deep dive!
HEY BAR OWNERS: Time to replace that broken DIRECTV receiver
How many receivers in your bar have a piece of tape on them that says “DON’T USE?” It’s time to replace them.