Best of the Blog 2023, Volume 7

The Solid Signal Blog is your resource for thousands of articles and reviews, with new content coming every day. 2023 marks our seventeeth year since our humble beginnings, and today over 250,000 people read the blog every month. Every month, the staff gets together and gathers articles that really seem like they have long-term appeal. Here’s the list for July, 2023:

1. Here’s how to find the right antenna for you!
2. If you have a 5th wheel, do you need two cell boosters or just one?
3. TIP: Always, always, turn off the breaker
4. How much can you amplify an antenna signal?
5. NICE AND EASY: What does that light on my DIRECTV box (Genie or Gemini) mean?
6. NICE AND EASY: What does A3 mean in the DIRECTV guide?
7. NICE AND EASY: Should you put tinfoil on your antennas?
8. NICE AND EASY: Is the DIRECTV Gemini remote backlit?
9. Is an amplified antenna best for you?
10. Is there one satellite TV system that works everywhere in the world?
11. Which is better for your DIRECTV Gemini, wired or wireless connection?
12. What can you do with an old cell booster?
13. Why would you want a big ugly antenna like this one?
14. Can you just take a receiver from a private area and put it in the bar?
15. Do you need a new satellite system for your boat?
16. Want Starlink for your boat? Here’s what you need to do
17. What’s wrong with cables with molded ends?
18. How far offshore can you be and still get satellite reception?
19. My DIRECTV DVR just died. Can I transfer or view my recordings?
20. Here’s why Dolby Vision and other HDR formats are so dark on your TV
21. Is closed captioning obsolete?
22. Is there an omnidirectional TV antenna that gets signals from 75 miles away?
23. Why does your business need a failover solution?
24. Does DIRECTV for Internet work with an antenna?
25. How to fix Outlook links opening in Edge
26. Can you use a wireless satellite box in your RV?
27. Which DIRECTV receivers can be used with 220-240 volt power?
28. WHITE PAPER: Upgrading your marine DIRECTV system
29. Is it true that the Gemini has a Bluetooth remote? Is that different from an RF remote?
30. Do you REALLY need a satellite meter (Spoiler alert: YES)
31. Will a non-penetrating roof mount damage your roof?
32. Why can’t KING satellite dishes get HD on DIRECTV?
33. Will a DIRECTV Gemini work without internet? Will it work without a satellite signal?
34. What is DIRECTV D2 Advantage?
35. Can you run 2 TVs off one satellite receiver?
36. Should you choose DISH’s month-to-month plan for your RV?
37. Basic AIM meter instructions for commercial installations

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