My review: DIRECTV RC71B Backlit Remote
I got a cool toy delivered to me from Solid Signal a couple days ago and it is something I’ve been missing since getting my first RC71 remote. The RC71B is very similar to the RC71 but…
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NICE AND EASY: Find out where you are in a recording
Ever wonder how much time was left in that awful movie? Or just wonder what time it was and didn’t want to drag out your phone? The answer is easy and all it takes is one…
COLD HARD DATA: How much power do DIRECTV Receivers use?
Thanks to Signal Labs member RAD for this testing! Your neighbor’s cable box may be a power hog… but you can sleep easy knowing that your DIRECTV receivers are cool as cucumbers… and we have the…
MYTHS BUSTED: How does the C41W Wireless Genie Mini connect?
If you’ve been jonesing for that new C41W Wireless Genie Mini you might have been wondering how it all works. The good news is that once the Wireless Genie Mini is hooked up it’s pretty much hands-off,…
NICE AND EASY: Different receivers, different channels?
If you’ve ever been bored and looked at the system info screens on a DIRECTV receiver, you’ll see that there are about 900 channels, and depending on your package you might get 500, 600, 700 or…
What if one TV is much further away than the rest?
There’s no perfect solution but it is possible to extend a DIRECTV SWM line further than the traditional 200′ if you are willing to make compromises. We’ve given you the complete guide on DIRECTV cable lengths, and…
What does that little blue K mean on the DIRECTV Playlist?
Do you record a lot? If you’re the sort who fills up your hard drive, you’ll probably notice that older shows are automatically deleted to free up space. Did you ever wish there was a way…
Solid Signal’s SWM32KIT- the answer for hard-to-find and expensive equipment
Hey commercial installers… does it seem like the SWM32 is getting harder to find? It’s a big, heavy, expensive piece of equipment, but it does have its place in the commercial world. The problem is, SWM32s…
Introducing DIRECTV Restart — Watch any program from the beginning!
Well, not ANY program, not yet anyway. DIRECTV has been hard at work on a new technology that will let you start programs over from the beginning even if you tune in late. We’ve heard it…
The REAL reason you can’t use a round dish for HD
It used to be so easy. When DIRECTV and DISH started, there was one satellite location. You pointed your dish at it, and you were done. Now DIRECTV has four primary locations and two secondary ones,…
Can you watch DIRECTV programming on your PC?
Well, you could, then you couldn’t, now you kind of can again. The image you see above comes from DIRECTV2PC, a late-2000s product of DIRECTV techology first shown at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las…
NICE AND EASY: Do you need to replace an RF remote with another RF remote? (DIRECTV)
It’s not mandatory, no. You probably got an RF-capable remote with your DVR, but if you want to add another one, you don’t have to get the RF remote if you want to save money and…
If you don’t need a phone line for DIRECTV, why does it keep calling?
Several intrepid DIRECTV fans have noticed that even though their DVRs don’t require a phone line, the DVR will still make calls to a toll-free number if a phone line is connected. Why is that? Back…
What does the “X” mean on the DIRECTV remote?
Not that you really care about model numbers, but maybe if you are bored on a Friday afternoon and nothing’s on, you might find yourself staring at the remote and its big, bright model number and…
What is the RES button on a DIRECTV receiver or DVR?
It’s like a conspiracy. They all have it. Take a look at any DIRECTV HD receiver or DVR and you’ll find this button on the front that says RES. What does that even mean? It’s not…