I see radios now ranging from $10 to whatever you care to spend. It
looks like most of the folks in here have high end radios, but Im
planning on staying under $100.00 as that should cover a radio that will
provide some "casual" listening. That, and funds are limited, and I do
like to have several interests covered and not all my money tied up in
one activity.

Check out the the Degen DE-1103. Excellent receiver in the under-$100 range.

Jackie