GP wrote:

Is this radio any good for SW reception or is it meant strictly for
VHF/UHF?...I like the size and frequency range but kind of curious as
to how well it receives HF...

I have an Icom r-2 (two) and it isn't very good for shortwave. It may
pick up a half dozen stations on a good night. I don't know how much
better the r-5 is in comparison.

The Icom ic-r20 (twenty) may be a better bet. The Sideband reception is
prety good and it goes up to 3 Ghz.


http://www.icom.co.jp/world/products/receivers/r20/

http://www.icomamerica.com/products/receivers/r20/