Since we are all in the same boat. I thought I would share this cost cutting technique.
Follow the directions below to get a digital converter box including shipping for $0.00 after a $40.00 government coupon.
With the converter box I now get 28 channels for free. This is saving me about $80 a month in cable bills.
You can get two $40 coupons from here dtv2009.gov
Then goto freeTVsignal.com to get your free converter box.
Hopes this helps