“HELLO! having difficulty know if i just need to purchase an antenna or coax cable to watch the regular channels?”
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An antenna receives the signal sent by the TV station. This signal is sent from the antenna to the TV over a cable. Most used today is coaxial cable , but 300 ohm twinned was used frequently in the past, but in either case the CABLE does NOT pick up the signal, it transfers it. It transfers it from the antenna to the TV, or in the case of cable TV the cable signal to the TV. The cable is just a signal pipe, it will not receive anything by itself. In reference to your question, I think you are asking if you need an antenna to receive over the air (OTA) TV signals...if so, yes you will, and it will need a cable attached to it to deliver the signal from the antenna to the TV. If your question related to if the TV will only receive from a Cable TV provider, the answer is it is capable to receive OTA signals or cable TV (including Satellite providers such as Dish or Direct TV) via a cable connected to a cable/satellite box. In summary, the cable is a signal pipe which delivers a signal picked up from an antenna or cable box signal source. You will need one or the other to get a TV signal. Note: there is also another possibility to use a streaming device, such as a Roku or Firestick, to deliver a TV signal from the internet through the HDMI jacks on the TV. These streaming sticks will connect to your WiFi network (if you have one) and get signals sent over the internet. In this case (some call "cutting the cord") the antenna/cable is optional if you feel you are getting enough programming from the internet sources. Most people will also subscribe to basic cable or use a TV antenna to pick up OTA local signals to supplement the streaming channels. But, I don't want to confuse you further, as this is another topic altogether you may want to explore further.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You should purchase a HD antenna. The HD antenna will connect to the coax. If your feeling frugal look up paper clip antenna. They work for local stuff.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I am using cable (X1 Infinity). Great picture.
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