Icom IC-W32A Dualbander Ham HT is a real nice choice for two way communications and for receiving from 108-999MHZ (Minus Cellular Bands)
I own an Icom IC-w32A and it recieves really nicely in the upper uhf bands. Look to purchase one, they are selling for around $279 dollars.
73's
Roland (KD4SAI) Ham Radio Community Chapter