The Yaesu is a decent enough deal. You should be able to find one for around $400 or so new. Bear in mind that any handheld is going to be a bit more of a compromise, and the little unit will certainly fare much better if you utilize a long wire receiving antenna for the lower end of the coverage spectrum.

Since it is also a transeiver at 2 meter and 70 cm bands, that does add to the desirability, especially for someone with a ham license. This is definitely not a consumer electronics item; it was meant for a bit more wear and tear than the Sony and the Eton. You get what you pay for. Battery life might be an issue, so consider an alternate charging system if you go handheld anyways.