Why Home Run Wiring?
Home Run Wiring. It’s a confusing term and a frustrating one as well. When property owners or restauranteurs hear that term, they may have no idea what it means. Or, they may simply know one thing:…
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Happy birthday, satellite TV!
In all the hoopla over DIRECTV and Viacom yesterday, we missed a very important anniversary! On July 10, 1962, exactly 50 years ago yesterday, the first TV communications satellite was launched. Telstar 1 was created…
DIRECTV vs. VIACOM: Is ESPN really to blame?
DIRECTV subscribers may lose 26 channels tonight and the real culprit might be… Disney? Of course that doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense but it’s one way of looking at the problem. Disney is…
EXCLUSIVE: The best way to share programming throughout your home
Too many TVs. You can never have too many TVs. DIRECTV gives you the best options for having multiple TVs with multiple receivers. In fact, unlike other providers there is no limit to the number…
HITEC 2012: DIRECTV RC70H Remote
You’ve seen DIRECTV’s RC70 remote before. The same design is used for RVU installs where it is known as the RC70X. However, the remote was actually designed for hotels first and DIRECTV showed the hotel version,…
DIRECTV RVU is part of DLNA… what does all that mean?
What do all these letters and numbers mean? PORTLAND, Ore., Mar 19, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Digital Living Network Alliance® (DLNA®) and the RVU Alliance™ today announced that the RVU Alliance Remote User Interface…
DIRECTV Residential Experience makes hotel TVs cool again.
DIRECTV Residential Experience. The name says it all. It’s a simple idea… DIRECTV service in your hotel room. If you liked it at home, you’ll like it on the road. It’s not a simulation of DIRECTV…
WHITE PAPER: A Guide to Mounting
We specialize in carrying a diverse catalog of mounting hardware for any situation. We Sell Antenna Mounts for: Mounting hardware helps to get your antenna up high where signal is stronger. We carry one of…
TIP: Press and hold {INFO} to test your DIRECTV receiver
Do you suspect problems with your DIRECTV receiver? There’s a simple way to check that everything is ok, and it’s right under your thumb. Using the white DIRECTV remote, press and hold the {INFO} button…
Hands on with the Solid Signal Commercial Wall or TV mount for DIRECTV H25
The DIRECTV H25 receiver just begs to be wall mounted. DIRECTV knew this and they developed a plastic wall mount for its tiniest receiver. The problem is, it’s not well suited to commercial applications. If you’ve got a bar,…
AIM vs. BIRDOG: Meter Showdown
When it comes to a meter, you have a choice. SolidSignal.com offers several satellite meters, including the $389 Birdog USB Plus and the $499.99 Advanced Installation Meter. These two meters are different in price and features, and so we…
A Brief History of Ad Skipping
With all of the hoopla over Dish’s Auto Hop feature, it seemed like a good time to review the history of ad skipping. If all you had was this week’s news, you might think that ad…
AutoHop Explained
This is a transcript of the DISH instruction sheet on how to use AutoHop, the new technology that allows commercials in primetime programming to be skipped. Overview Autohop is a patented technology created by DISH…
Hands on With the Advanced Installation Meter, Part 1: Unboxing
If you’re a casual user with an occasional need to test a satellite line, an inexpensive meter like the Birdog USB Plus is a great choice. If you’re out there doing the big commercial installs, DIRECTV…
Did you know we’re part of the SBCA?
Did you know… we’re members of the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association? SBCA is the national trade organization representing all segments of the consumer satellite industry and we’re proud to add our names to those of…