National Panasonic RF-517 Showa Retro Radio This radio has been tested and works with batteries, but there are occasional loose connections. Lightly touching the green area on the side will clear it. There is a washer stuck inside the front panel. This should come off if you open the cover. Please consider this a junk item. This is a used item stored at home, so please refrain from purchasing if this concerns you. International Buyers – Please Note.