I would go with one of the Sangean multiband radios from Crane or their Radio Shack counterparts first. The video screen will suck up a lot of power and listening to TV audio only allows you to multitask.

I'm actually using an Icom R-2 these days, against my better judgment. It has good battery life from commonly available batteries, and can get FM Broadcast and VHF TV fairly well, but it's an acquired taste. Unless you're into the full use of the unit it's a bother to use.