Hi… I live in a home with cinderblock/rebar walls and when I first moved in over a decade ago, I tried to setup an indoor antenna to get some local channels. It was terrible and I eventually gave up local TV. I missed being able to turn on the TV, but did fine with a patchwork of local newspaper and etc.

Now… over a decade later, I wonder if antenna technology has improved? I haven’t been following, but if anyone has any to recommend, I’d much appreciate it.

These are what Wirecutter is recommending for 2025.

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-indoor-hdtv-antenna/

If anyone has any thoughts on these, please advise.

  • tyfpgg@lemm.eeOP
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    3 days ago

    Booster! That’s great advice. I never thought about that possibility. I’ll look for one with a booster, and if that fails, I’ll do the external as you advised (have to keep it discreet so I don’t get in trouble with HOA). Ty!

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      3 days ago

      Yeah my house is terrible for getting reception on a standard antenna, we had to use the large roof one untill that died on us, as soon as I got the booster one I was able to get like 90% of the channels.