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Yes , It is odd combinations of reliable and non reliable reception.

The phasing lines (connecting wires) that connect the reception elements (metal reception rods) to the connections in the housing that connects the coax to the antenna are often a source of problems when not connected correctly (when the antenna is put together).

The phasing lines must not be touching the metal boom of the antenna.

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Trees and tree leaves , hills and mountains , are source of reception situation/problems in your city and state.

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Also , defective tuner in the Tv can be the cause of odd reception issues.

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FYI :

And the following situation/information also applies to other question askers that are reading this , tvfool lists Real channels and Virtual numbers for your location.

Tvfool lists the REAL Channels that are received , and Virtual numbers.

Examples:

KOMO-Tv , REAL Digital UHF channel 38.1-2 , Virtual number (04.1-2) , ABC and This Tv.

KIRO-Tv , REAL Digital UHF channel 39.1-2 , Virtual number (07.1-2) , CBS and RTV.

KUNS-Tv , Real Digital UHF channel 50.1 , Virtual number (51.1) Univision.

KCTS-DT , Real Digital VHF channel 09.1-2-3 , Virtual number (09.1-2-3) PBS and V-Me and Create.

Real channels are the Real and Actual Channels that are transmitted and received.

The Virtual number is the Analog channel that was being transmitted and received before the change to Digital.

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Perhaps GUM Ground Ur Mast will have some information about reception at your location.