Why can’t you use DIRECTV SWM with a fiber optic system?
Fiber optics are your friend if you have a very long cable run or if you need to fit into a very small space. If you’re working with a commercial DIRECTV system, you are running…
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Don’t settle for bad hotel TV!
It’s 2017. Heck, it’s almost 2018. That’s why I’m amazed when I go to a hotel and it looks really nice outside, the carpets are clean, the beds are comfortable… and the TV is a staticky…
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS: Are you still having problems with power saving on DIRECTV boxes?
Reaching out to our friends in bars, restaurants, offices and shops out there. Does your DIRECTV hardware turn off after 4 hours automatically? I was aware of this being a problem about five years ago, but…
Signal Connect Talks Satellite TV at NMEA
Signal Connect, the division of Signal Group responsible for satellite TV sales and support, was a huge hit at the recent National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Expo held September 26-28, 2017 in Seattle. Three members of…
Why pay more for digital signage?
Here’s the thing that my friends in Solid Signal’s marketing department don’t want you to know. You don’t need to spend a lot to get good digital signage. Let’s back up a bit, since it’s been a…
Commercial Installers: Should you prewire for 4K now?
4K is coming. Actually, 4K from DIRECTV is here. But let’s hope there’s a whole lot more coming. DIRECTV’s own three channels are great but they’re not enough to start a whole 4K revolution. The good…
DIRECTV for Business: Cheaper than online alternatives?
How can it be cheaper to put DIRECTV into your business? It may not make any sense, but putting in a DIRECTV private viewing account for business can actually be the cheapest way to give your…
Who buys a $58,000 generator online?
Probably not too many people. Although to be fair, with discounts the price drops to $46k for this Generac standby generator. So you might be asking yourself why we have it listed online. The fact is you’ll…
New AIM Meter Update Document
DIRECTV’s AIM Meter is THE satellite meter to use if you’re serious about aiming DIRECTV dishes. It’s the only one approved for installer use, the only one that will aim the new generation of SWM-enabled dishes, and…
DIRECTV DSWM30 is (almost) here — is it for you?
There’s a new SWM in town… and it’s beginning to filter out to larger DIRECTV installations. It’s called the DSWM30, and while it’s not available at Solid Signal yet, it soon will be. The DSWM30 is…
Problems with your DIGIAIR-PRO-ATSC? Upgrade the firmware
Our Solid Signal DigiAir-Pro-ATSC is a great, full featured antenna meter that not only shows signal strength but also several different measurements that are more important like bit error rate and signal to noise ratio. These…
DIRECTV Introduces 4K for Bars and Restaurants!
You know you want it. DIRECTV has a new solution for commercial customers who want 4K. It uses the existing HR54 and C61K hardware to create a simple, effective way for commercial accounts to access…
If you’re not watching DIRECTV in your hotel, why not?
Of course you watch TV in your hotel room. First of all, hotels are notorious for slow internet service, so streaming is out of the question. Second, there’s not a lot to do in your average…
New AIM meter firmware available
If you have an AIM meter, you know the importance of keeping it current. Unfortunately, since these meters are intended just for DIRECTV installers, firmware can be hard to get. As a public service, we keep…
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…