[WillyV]

My sincere thanks to these replies! First, I'll try to enter more specific data to see if that might improve my ability to pull in some local channels dispite my mountainous locality. At this point, I wouldn't mind spending 2 - 3 hundred bucks to get some local broadcast stations like WJAC (Johnstown PA).

On the other hand, if free satellite TV wouldn't be too much more expensive, I could see myself going in that direction since it would ensure reception.

Are the start up cost for a basic set up comparable for both free to air and free satellite approaches? $200 to ?

While on that track, when free satellite stations "come and go," does that mean that a new receiver is needed to pick up the station? If so, that could be a drag. Or, is it sort of like short wave listening in that you just need to know its location and then tune to the new frequency?

I've also noticed that free satellite listings include ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX broadcasts. Could you explain what sort of programing this includes? Is it news only? Just sort of curious. Finally, generally speaking, is one satellite receiver sufficient?

I really appreciate all this feedback.