Good things never die, that is true for the Kenwood R5000. I bought it second hand and although I´ve a FT-847 now with also short wave capabilities I will not sell my R5000. I´ve also the VHF-module in it for 2 meter reception.

A born champion, the R-5000 goes beyond meeting the demands of today's operators: it sets the standard for communications receivers. Experience all-mode coverage from 100 kHz to 30 MHz -- with the option of 108 ~ 174 MHz VHF coverage. Experiment with the dual digital VFOs, tunable notch filter, dual-mode noise blanker, versatile memory and scan functions. And enjoy the superb dynamic range that comes from our exclusive Dyna-Mix high-sensitivity direct mixing system. Inside and out, the R-5000 is ideal for BCL/SWL, amateur radio and professional applications alike.

Features at a glance:

• 100 kHz ~ 30 MHz in 30 bands
• Optional 108 ~ 174 MHz coverage with VC20
• SSB, CW, AM, FM & FSK modes
• Dual IF crystal filters
• IF shift circuit
• 100 memory channels with multi-scan functions