Couple of things here...let's first address the static on your current radio. Many times this can be caused by a dimmer switch on one of your lights or by one of those table lamps that can be turned on/off by touching the base.
Try shutting off your dimmers (if you have any) or by unplugging any of those touch on/off table lamps.
Neither of those exist in your home? Well, wander around your house with a portable radio set to AM and your dial set to where there is no station. Try to find where the static is loudest...you may have to position your radio near light switches, plugs, lines, etc. Do you have any timers for outside lights? Check them too.
Is the static there all the time or does it go on and off? Could be the air conditioner, the refrigerator, the washing machine, the dryer...you get my drift here.
If you find the source of the static, let us know here and we'll go from there.
Next: What radio are we talking about? Most radios today have horrid AM sections and poor FM sections. Among the worst are those little clock radios that sell for little bucks. Heck, even good receivers have horrid AM sections and there you have it.
If you want a radio that's great on AM and FM, check out the RCA Superadio III.... the RCA 7-2887 Superadio III Portable AM/FM Radio. You can find them at Amazon/e-Bay, etc. These used to be called the GE Superadio and they're just plain great and not too expensive...less than 50 bucks. Google them for more info.
Good luck...
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