shep911 - ICOM IC-R30 is your best bet , it covers 100 khz to 3304 MHz . its a Handheld Receiver that also has a lot of Scan and Search modes. It scans FAST at 200 Ch a Second . and can Decode AM, FM, NFM, SSB, CW, D-STAR, P25, dPMR, NXDN, DCR, it has Built in GPS and can Detect the Towers you Programmed in wethin 100 Miles. It also has Bluetooth for using a BT Speaker or Wireless Headphones for Discrete Listening. helpful for HF it has Dual VFO for Monitoring two Frequencies at a time , and it has Dual Record as well for Recording his Favorite broadcasts. It has a Large Clear Display with a Backlight. to help with HF it has a backlight. its IP57 Rugged , dust proof and waterproof.
it lasts 8 Hours on batteries and it can be AC powered as well. ICOM IC-R30 is $599.99 most stores.
Its a REAL sensitive Receiver without overloading on Strong signals. it can even be used to Monitor the Police using P25 Digital .