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I'm thinking about getting a shortwave radio. One of the portable Grundig models seems like a logical choice.
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If you are partial to Grundig radios, as I am, I would highly recommend getting a Grundig Satellit 2000 portable. It has AM, FM, and complete coverage of the short wave bands from 1.6 to 30.0 MHz. An 8 band turret (drum) tuner covers the frequencies from 5 to 30 30 MHz with a separate independent tuning scale and choice of normal or wideband tuning.
Years ago I owned both a Drake R8 and a Lowe 225 Europa receiver using a roof mounted antenna for worldwide shortwave listening. After I acquired and restored the Grundig Satellit 2000 (it had a failed out audio output transistor), I was very impressed by its performance (sensitivity, selectivity, and sound). I decided to do an A/B reception evaluation betwen the Grundig and each of the other two receivers. I was amazed that even on hard to reach stations that the Grundig was equal to both of the other two. After that, I sold both of the other receivers and kept the Grundig for all my shortwave listening.
More info on vintage Grundig shortwave portables here:
http://www.classic-worldband.com
You might also want to consider joining the Grundig Satellit Info Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/grundig_satellit/