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"Hey, kids, let's go on a road trip!" Seemed like a good idea at the time. Pile the fam in the car and let's go see the world. Only one problem: bored kids locked in the back seat are going to misbehave. It's a tale as old as time, I'm telling you.

One option for keeping the kids occupied is live TV.

What's the best satellite TV solution for a car? - The Solid Signal Blog The answer for live TV in the car isn't what you think it is. Find out the whole story at The Solid Signal Blog!

This article is reprinted with permission from the weBoost blog.

There’s nothing like heading out on a road trip. They promise freedom, discovery, and a break from the routine. Maintaining a constant connection on a road trip can sometimes be a challenge, especially when you venture into areas with weak or no cell phone signal. This is where a cell phone booster for vehicles come in handy.

Road Trip Hacks: Cell Phone Vehicle Signal Booster - The Solid Signal Blog Here's some smart advice from our friends at weBoost.

Take a look at the antenna at the top of this article. It's our Xtreme Signal HD8200XL, the biggest TV antenna made for consumer use. It's also a bit time consuming to set up. I know, I did it for this video. It's so big that some homeowners associations won't even let you put it up. And, although I like its old-school bare metal look, a lot of people say it's big and ugly.

Why would you want a big ugly antenna like this one? - The Solid Signal Blog Yes, this is a big chunk of metal. Sometimes that's just what you're looking for.

Live satellite TV on a yacht is a must-have, if you ask me. It's great to sit on the deck and relax, but when the time comes for bed, it's nice to have some TV to watch. It's also a great way to spend a rainy hour or two, because that does sometimes happen while you're out on the water. Satellite internet is great, of course, but it's not always the best choice for video.

How can you clean your boat's satellite dish? - The Solid Signal Blog The answer is surprisingly simple. Read on to find out more.

Are you having problems with the DIRECTV Guide? Is the receiver acting fishy? Are you getting strange error messages like "721?" Refreshing your receiver can fix a lot of problems. The best part is that you can do it by yourself, day or night, right from the web.

Here's how you do it

- First, go to DIRECTV's "My Equipment" page. (you must be logged into your directv.com account.)

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How often should I refresh my DIRECTV receiver? - The Solid Signal Blog All the best tutorials are at The Solid Signal Blog!