Neil,

The original factory radio (Sound Choice 88B)  in the van did not have good
reception.  I even paid a good bit to have the FM tuner rebuilt about 5
years ago but that did not substantially help it and it continued to be
flaky.   The CSS-5920E is about the same as the radio in my 2006 Subaru and
Prius as far as reception on both FM and AM.  I think the CSS is a little
stronger but not by much.

Harold

On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 4:02 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> That's very cool, and great info. I too find the weather band useful.
> I have the NOAA bands in my CB, however......
>
> Do you find that this radio pulls in AM/FM signals a *lot* better than
> the stock radio?
>
> I imagine the reception is on par with most post head units made in
> the last while but am curious if there's a significant difference.
>
> Thanks for posting that info
>
> Neil.
>
> On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 12:24 PM, Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Since our original factory radio in the Vanagon had become pretty
> flaky.....
>
>
> > It is not a brand that I have heard of but found it for sale on a site
> that
> > sells heavy duty radios for big trucks, buses, etc.  I searched for the
> > manufacturer, called them, asked questions and purchased one of their
> > models (CSS-5920E) directly from them.
> >
> > To see their radios, go to:  Custom Radio
> > Corporation<http://customradio.net/us_en/products-page/truck/>
> >
>
> ....
>
>
> > While I have only used it for a few days, AM and FM reception is very
> > strong,
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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>
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>

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Harold Teer
1991 Westy
Harrisonburg, VA