We have been watching OTA since 2001. Actually only had DISH network for 2 years and that was basically to keep the y2Kid entertained ( and she's 11 now and engaged in school) . Its a wasteland anyway you look at it so why bother to pay? We are about 35 miles from the towers. I am pretty sure you should be able to get a signal at 100 miles with the right equipment. The thing about digital is you either get it or you don't- there no in between like analog. I forget the website , but there is one that tells you where the towers are from your location and suggests what you need to do to get a signal. Ah here it is...

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