I called Directv and ordered the multi-sat upgrade so I could get the locals, which supposedly start sometime in April. They gave me an RCA receiver and remote. After I programmed the remote to work with my TV I discovered that it no longer works with the sat receiver. Called Directv and they are sending me a new remote. I'm betting the receiver quits too. What ever happened to RCA?

do you have an HDTV? You can get the HD upgrade (if you're an existing customer) for $99.

No, I don't. And it may be awhile.