For listening? Tecsun Pl 600
http://www.amazon.com/Tecsun-PL-600-Shortwave-Radio-Black/dp/B00ESUOMFW/ref=sr_1_1/180-6232036-4807559?ie=UTF8&qid=1414257477&sr=8-1&keywords=tecsun+pl+600
This thing does it all in spades except transmit.
There are many cheaper models that are good, but this Tecsun is GREAT IMHO
Excellent AM, FM stereo, SW, SSB, built in battery charger...
thank you