Bow Tie Antenna Angle Tests
This is the last article in the series of bow tie (BT) antenna tests. In this test, the angle used, or put another way, the separation distance between the two ends of the BT “V,”…
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THE CIRCLE IS NOW COMPLETE: Unboxing the Televes DATBOSS LR MIX
It’s big. It comes in a big box. And the box could be bigger, except the stuff in it is crammed in really tight. That’s about all you need to know about the Televes DATBOSS LR…
Ultimate unboxing: Televes DATBOSS MIX UHF/VHF Antenna
Take a look what landed in the Solid Signal labs! It’s Televes’ latest and greatest UHF/VHF antenna. Take a look at what’s in the box, then shop Televes DATBOSS Mix UHF VHF Amplified Outdoor HDTV Antenna…
DON’T GET CONFUSED: ATSC 3.0 is not the “repack”
The other day I was talking to a broadcast industry professional and my jaw about dropped. He said something like, “well when all those stations change frequencies, we’re all getting 4K.” Folks that isn’t true. You all probably…
Get to know “Easy F”
There’s a reason they call it “Easy.’ With the Easy F connection system featured on Televes outdoor amplifiers and coming soon to other Televes products, you don’t need commercial-grade skills to connect equipment together with the right length…
Will subchannels survive the FCC “repack?”
Things are changing in the world of television. In case the news hasn’t gotten to you, the FCC has approved a change which will see all UHF channels above 37 going to cellular data. (Channel…
The StealthHawkAntenna vs The 8″ Bowtie & Pennyloop Antennas
The Stealth Hawk Antenna Gedanken (Thought) Evaluation The Stealth Hawk Antenna is made from a single 60” (5’) long piece of wire. The design I used as my template was: [VHF-UHF07-51] The top section was…
NEW VIDEO: Assembling the Televes DATBOSS LR MIX
And then there were four. Televes’ newest super-long-range antenna is its best yet, combining the design of its earlier antennas with new amplification chips that are cleaner and more powerful than ever. Learn more about this…
NEW VIDEO: Assembling the Televes DATBOSS LR MIX
And then there were four. Televes’ newest super-long-range antenna is its best yet, combining the design of its earlier antennas with new amplification chips that are cleaner and more powerful than ever. Learn more about this…
NEW VIDEO: Assembling the Televes DATBOSS LR UHF Antenna
That’s right… At Solid Signal, we’re all about getting you the tutorials you need. That’s why we’re loading up with a quadruple dose of assembly videos for the most popular Televes products. Next up is the…
NEW VIDEO: Assembling the Televes DATBOSS UHF Antenna
The least expensive member of the Televes DATBOSS line is just as well-built as the others. If you’re looking for a quality UHF Antenna, look no further… but be aware that it’s not the easiest antenna…
NEW VIDEO: Assembling the Televes DATBOSS MIX
Take a look at the most powerful antenna in its class. It may not be the easiest to assemble, but our Solid Signal team takes you through every step with a video that will help you…
OPINION: More evidence that Nielsen is clueless
Over the long weekend I happened upon this article on DigitalTrends. with quite a proclamation. It stopped me in my tracks, and in fact the entire article was built around the sort of wink-wink, man-bites-dog kind of journalism…
Has this been “the saddest ratings season ever?”
I am inspired to write this opinion piece by an article I read in Buzzfeed called “Here Are 5 Ratings Success Stories In The Saddest Network TV Season Ever.” I’m not going to pretend that Buzzfeed is a reliable industry news…
What is Televes T-Force Technology?
One of the most important improvements in this year’s Televes antennas is T-Force technology. T-Force is Televes’ brand name for its MMIC manufacturing process, which makes its amplifiers and other electronics even better, cleaner, and more…