Marc,

There are problems with air waves from satellites and it is important to understand where the signal comes from. For example, I understand that SKY from Britain cannot be captured in the US.

I understand how difficult it is with no US TV. I'm sure, if technically possible, that there is some English TV underground.

In Switzerland, through the English ex-pat society (not US), I found a guy named "Dave the Dish" who hooked me into SKY. This was illegal under Swiss Law, but it occurs everywhere in Europe. It was quite expensive for the hookup ($500?), but worth it. You had to have an address of someone in Britain and then use this address to sign up your box. I paid the usual British monthly fee. Contact the English ex-pat group. Hope this helps.

Sky PerfecTV or J-com cable may do it for you.