I don't listen to FM, just AM. I bought a high dollar small AM/FM/sideband/emergency blah blah blah radio; I think German made starts w/ Gund---???? Any way besides the sleep, scan, clock and rest of BS- AM was marginal except for the Mexican stations. Any one have a suggestion? Want small, 8-10"x2"x5-6"??? Years ago had an ol ivory colored dial AM only radio that took 8 C batteries; worked great. Didn't use for several years and batteries ate it up :-(Appreciate it, Shep

Heathkit or Radio******have kits so you can make one.

Have you looked for a working old one on ebay?

Grundig perhaps? They are usually fairly sensitive. If you can attach an antenna on it, it might do well. If you're beyond the multifunction radio and just want an AM only, it will be an effort to find one. AM/FM will be easier to find. There are some good ones out there for portables. I have an old GE portable and it never fails to pick up a few stations. This RCA gets good reviews as does this Sony.

Go to eBay and search for Superadio. GE, RCA and Radio Shack all sold the same units. They are no longer made but you should be able to find a nice one on eBay.

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2oldman
Explorer II
Jul 14, 2014
It's Grundig.
JimChow
Explorer
Jul 14, 2014
I bought a C Crane radio years, ago still using it. They are pricy but I think well worth it.
camperpaul
Explorer
Jul 14, 2014
PUCampin wrote:
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I like to listen to AM talk radio for my commute, but unfortunately the geography of my drive blocks the station. My previous car radio could pick it ok, my current one does not.

The vehicle makes a big difference.

Fords and Dodge (Cummins) are notoriously noisy (RFI).
shepcal
Explorer
Jul 15, 2014
Appreciate the replies, didn't want this to get into a tire war!

I do HVAC. After job is troubleshot, depending on time to do repair, like to have radio.Out in the desert, may not want to watch TV. Not gonna string antenna wire out each job and trees are sparse in the desert.
Remember looking into the CCrane radios and am sure a great radio. If my incoming superadio doesn't work out, may have to just drop the hammer and try it.
Thanks again, Shep

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