got direct tv minimum package with public tv and east/west coast networks for 30 bucks a month.probably 50 channels and many of them i have never watched.18"dish istalled by muah.(me)there is no cable or reception of any sort where i live.went for 20 years with no tv before satellite.had to drive to the tavern to watch football in town "200 people and cable" for many years.i'm not sure if those were the good old days or not.too much "must puke "tv on nowadays.