You'll have to ignore a lot of the nonsense that transpires on this
group. I hope that we eventually get the group moderated, but it's
difficult to make that happen.
Anyway, I don't know if you've considered a software defined receiver,
but the Ten-Tec RX-320D is supposed to be a great value at around $350.
If you'd like more detailed information about it, just go he
http://www.rffun.com/catalog/commrxvr/0321.html