Just an update,
I plugged in my attic mounted antenna and holy cow!! ~60 channels showed up. I was expecting 5.
Also found out that there is a AirBox service that broacsacts Shotime and Stars over the air to a tuner box ($100) that then costs $20 - $30 / month. Box it at radio shack.
Never heard of it before and thought I'd share.
@cousindan:
Thanks for sharing. It won't work for me. I need NFL Sunday Ticket, Bravo and TLC. When those channels show up on your DTV - I'll be ready to make the switch.
Glad it worked out for you.