The best solution again is a traditional rooftop antenna. Many people have been disappointed with the inability of satellite systems to provide all local television stations, as well as the requirement of paying additional monthly fees for only a very limited number of local stations. For satellite subscribers, a traditional rooftop antenna is still the best way to go to ensure proper reception of all local television stations without paying additional monthly fees. Additionally, many people have been disappointed with the soft pictures that often occur with small satellite dishes. A rooftop antenna provides reception of the original TV signal containing full image detail.
Most satellite receivers have an input jack for a rooftop antenna.
When this feature is utilized, the satellite subscriber has to ability to switch between satellite services and local television stations with their remote control. The small TV antennas which clip onto the rear of a satellite dish do not perform nearly as well on all channels as a traditional rooftop antenna. It is a very good idea to have a traditional rooftop antenna installed at the same time as the satellite dish. Very often the small dish can be attached to the same antenna tripod and mast assembly on the roof. In outlying areas, however, amplifiers may improve snowy reception particularly when feeding multiple TV sets.