My mother's radio finally went after about 40 years of excellent service.  She only listens to WOR - AM radio.  I purchased 3 radios for her (at different times) and NONE of them received AM, although their papers said they would.  Finally found this one on Amazon and then had to debate whether to accept the positive or negative reviews on-line.  Decided to order it and it does work, despite some rare static.  Happy with this radio, as is she.