[Pontiac]

I have been looking for a good quality portable AM radio receiver. I recently looked at Grundig and found made in China on the back. This was the best radio that I knew of. I would like to find a good quality AM radio but everyone I look at is made in China. I would appreciate any advice from my fellow Freepers.

[Freedom4US]

Nobody makes radios in the US anymore, not to speak of. AM is mostly an afterthought these days, and coupled with the tiny speakers, there's not much there. What you want is a communication receiver, or a good consumer radio from the 50's. If you can handle a solderin' iron and about $10 worth of replacement capacitors, you'll be amazed at what you can pull in:

http://www.antiqueradio.org/transoceanics.htm

My vote for a good American Made item: Zippo lighters - they offer a lifetime warranty and free shipping.