i just don't want to have to take the TV out of its area, hook it up, and then have no 5.1If your equipment will be out of service for a while, it only takes a minute to take your OTA coax and connect it directly to your TV. Or better, use a splitter and have it connected at the AM 21 and your TV at the same time.
There's a bigger issue to be concerned about if your satellite at your place is having issues.
Most people only have a satellite dish installed at their house.
Did you need to get approval from your city government to get a satellite installed at your place ?