256QAM Clear - What tuner type?

Pulsar

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Ok, as seen here:

https://www.firstinspires.org/sites...rst-championship-pit-cable-specifications.pdf

A robotics competition I'm a part of will have high def video going to areas we can hook up TV's. They say that they use 256QAM Clear on the F connector. They also say that 'any' television sold today will be able to use that. But - some TV specs list it, and some just list NTSC and ATSC.

It'd be nice to have a TV with a dual tuner so I can split screen two different channels. I'm having a devil of a time locating a decently priced TV that lists QAM and a dual tuner. I'm looking for TV's in the 36/40 inch area or perhaps a little smaller.

Some TV's say they are 'digital cable ready' etc etc. Is that QAM? Little help? Any recommendations?

For instance:

This one doesn't say it has a digital tuner and doesn't appear to have a dual tuner either:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Westinghous...819610?hash=item5b35a1cada:g:ZH8AAOSwsW9Y3UwA

This one doesn't either:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Westinghous...098947?hash=item5445f77843:g:~w8AAOSwc49Y6-Gv

This says it has a digital tuner. Does that mean it's compatible?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Westinghous...098947?hash=item5445f77843:g:~w8AAOSwc49Y6-Gv

Here's another that looks promising.... but no QAM in the specs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EZSENUK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AWW64VXOMDO3U
 
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Kartajan

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This one has what you are looking for..
http://www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/751368f

Review:
http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/vizio/e-series-1080p-2016
The Vizio E Series 1080p 2016 is an entry level TV, lacking many of the features found in higher end models. It has below average picture quality, but handles motion well. It features the same SmartCast platform found on higher end models such as the Vizio M Series 2016.

* review has a link to best buy for purchase...