What is a polarity locker?
It’s fun being a home theater blogger. I get to work with a level of equipment that most people don’t ever see. I also get the opportunity to work with the folks at Solid Signal in…
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Looking to learn more about satellite TV?
I’m proud of this blog and the tens of thousands of tutorials you’ll find here. I’ll admit, though, that it will only take you so far. If you’re interested in truly taking things to the next…
Is it ever ok to feed a SWM with a different power inserter?
Residential DIRECTV installers know that if you’re feeding an external multiswitch, you’ll need a PI-29Z power inserter. It’s important to put enough voltage on the line so you can power the dish and the SWM, and the…
Announcing the NEW SignalConnect.com!
Did you know that we have a commercial division? Signal Connect serves commercial and high-end customers with a “concierge” experience that goes far beyond the self-service web site we offer at SolidSignal.com. If you need system…
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: EzChecker
This is what every custom cable-maker needs!
EXCLUSIVE: DIRECTV shows 5D2 Reverse Band 4K LNB
Look but don’t touch… and don’t ask when you can buy. That was the message from the DIRECTV Revolution Dealer Expo show floor. This is the annual meeting of DIRECTV dealers where upper management spells out…
When will bars start showing 4K programming?
Well, first there has to be something to show. The big problem with Ultra HD 4K television here in 2016 is that there isn’t any content. TV manufacturers have done a decent job getting prices down…
Does anyone really CARE if the TV in the waiting room is HD?
Heck yeah! (That’s right, I said heck!) I know it might not make sense to you but when your customers are waiting, they absolutely do care if they’re watching decent-quality HD on a large, current-model TV…
How do you know if your hotel has the DIRECTV Residential Experience?
DIRECTV’s Residential Experience is awesome. I mean, who doesn’t want the same DIRECTV that you have at home? It’s easier for hotels to manage, it works super well, and the latest generation includes DVR function in…
DIRECTV COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS: You probably need more than one DECA
What you see above you is a Broadband DECA. Residential customers use it for all the fancy interactive features of DIRECTV DVRs, but commercial customers can use it too… so that the free Commercial App for iPad can control…
Does IP control work for your DIRECTV receiver?
IP Control. It’s gotten a lot easier since we published this article three years ago. Driven mostly by the advances in DIRECTV’s app for smartphones and tablets, it’s become very common to control your DIRECTV receiver using…
Will hotels just give up on TV and let you use Netflix instead?
Yeah, I get it, it’s hard running a hotel. It used to be easy. A clean bed, a color TV, maybe a pool. Now guests don’t just want a nice view and a continental breakfast, they…
Will commercial customers ever get the ability to share programs between receivers?
If you have DIRECTV at work, you might think it would be great if you could do some of the things you could do at home, like record a program on one DVR and share it…
Tablet or Laptop? Which is Better for You?
Need help choosing between a tablet or laptop?
How to Choose the Size and Resolution of Your Next TV
We’ll make sense out of TV screen sizes, resolutions, etc.