how can I achieve local broadcasting channels on an Emerson flat screen tv (Model #LF320EM4)?

Other than buying an antenna and plugging it in?  That's what I did before I got cable.

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            If I am not mistaken, the television has a built in antenna.  By the way, I am assuming coaxial cable chord will not be needed.

            George

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           Thank you for correcting my misconception.  With respect to an external antenna, can we purchase one which can sit on top of the entertainment center?  Or, will it require one to be installed outside?

           George

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           Just one more thing.  What type chord will we need to interface the external antenna with the back of the Emerson flat screen tv?  With the necessary chord come with the external antenna?  If you could provide a graphical illustration, that would be great.

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          George

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            Just out of curiosity, will any of the indoor antennas create interference with my wireless setup at home with AT&T?

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              George

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              With the link of http://www.fcc.gov/guides/antennas-and-digital-television,  there are references made to VHF and UHF.  I believe VHF stands for Very High Frequency and UHF stands for Ultra High Frequency.  However, I am not sure which channels are broadcasted under each one.  Could someone provide some follow up insights to this question?

                Thank you

                George

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             By the way, will there be any type of converter box or adapter needed to interface the antenna with the television?  Or, can I connect it directly to the television?

             George

This may answer a few of your questions.....

To receive digital TV signals from all stations, it is important that your antenna be able to receive both VHF channels (channels 2-13) and UHF channels (channels 14-51). Some antennas only provide good reception of VHF or UHF channels, but not both.
http://www.fcc.gov/guides/antennas-and-digital-television

I had a couple of those converters a few years ago.  Here's more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_television   TVs sold in the US have been required to receive DTV signals directly (without a converter) since about the year 2000.  The 'channels' are just names now and do not represent the actual frequencies like they used to.  That was done to help the transition since both analog and digital signals were being broadcast during the transition period.  Now, the DTV section will scan the airwaves and present you with a list of the available channels by name.

Hello and Good Afternoon Everybody

             I am happy to say this concern is resolved.  Using the online link to the Owner's Manual provided by Dave Baldwin for the Emerson flat screen television, I was able to gain an understanding needed for the hookup of the Clear T.V. Antenna to the television.  Following the hookup, I went into the Menu of the television and selected the Input source as Antenna.  From there, the television automatically carried out a scan for digital and analog broadcasted channels and detected a few of them.  The picture quality for the detected local broadcasted channels is clear too.  An analog to digital converter box was not needed because of the television being a newer digital one.  

           Thanks again for the insightful feedback given in addition to the helpful links.

          George

You're welcome, glad to help.

Thank you much.    : )