'Local' TV channels -- I don't think there is anything like 'local', unless you consider Springfield local. You'll *probably* need a rooftop antenna to get broadcast TV. Note: in like a couple of years, NTSC broadcast TV will be gone. I don't know if there will be 'broadcast HDTV' or not. >>>> The curious thing about the truly LOCAL TV (i.e. Public Access) is that you can ONLY get it through your cable company! [because that's it main funding source] Maybe they could put their stuff on YouTube or IndyMedia.org as well?? You can at least get wicked-basic cable for about $10/month from Comcast. That "couple of years" is just about one now...Feb 17, 2009 http://www.dtv.gov/ -Garth