On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 4:06 PM Scott Allen via talk <talk@gtalug.org> wrote:
 
As for an antenna, many stores that sell TVs will also sell antennas. Walmart has them. Best Buy has them.

This is not my experience. Off-the-air tabletop antennas are a niche product.

The only one that Best Buy has in stock (and not everywhere) is an old-old-style "rabbit ears and loop" design that will likely not work well, which is why I did not suggest it:
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/13337602

They have others listed online but they are special-order. Same with Walmart, many listings but nothing in stock.

Update: I have been looking around a little more and have found one that actually comes from a reputable brand, also has good reviews, and is reasonable cost:
The "Flatenna" by Channel Master, the company that made the large antenna I have on my rooftop. It's $48 at Amazon and in stock:
https://www.amazon.ca/Channel-Master-FLATenna-Ultra-Thin-Antenna/dp/B074TWSQFM/ref=sr_1_3

One of the reviews (CNET) that liked the Flatenna was not a fan of the cylinder design:
https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/best-tv-antenna/

Also, Sayal Electronics has a number of them available for various prices.

That all depends if you really want to endure the Sayal shopping experience for this, only slightly less hassle than complete build-it-yourself. :-)

- Evan