i agree with eric. the most common cause of poor reception is the antenna and leads to the radio. all car radios work quite well at amplifying a signal but if it isn't there because of losses in the lead or antenna it won't work. like a car without gas. mike radar and comm tech air and marine audi 4ks x2 Cyclops Bicycles Ph. (604) 545-5644 Fax (604) 545-1167 michael_mulholland@mindlink.bc.ca