$700-$800.
It depends on the terrain, buildings, etc but the UHF PD782 I have used can access a repeater well over 15-20 miles away in digital with no problems. For simplex (no repeater) I have not tried that but you probably could get a mile to possibly a couple of miles again depending on the terrain, buildings, etc - much like what you would see with a UHF FM analog portable.
The Motorola XTS5000 is a digital portable radio. The Motorola XTS5000 digital portable radio can be used for emergency communication for police or other emergency professions.
I'd suggest going to amazon.com to purchase a digital portable radio. You'll be able to find discounted ones as will as a plethora of brands. Some brands include Sony and Sangean.
There are a very large number of online retailers who sell portable digital radios. Popular websites are Amazon, Walmart, JR, Office Depot, Radio Shack, Best Buy and K-Mart.
http://www.amazon.com/Koss-HG857-Portable-Digital-Control/dp/B00002CF41
The Coby CX90BLK Digital Pocket Radio is a great alternative. It's digital, fits in your pocket, has both AM and FM features and has a sleek look to it. In addition to this it's pretty affordable. It runs from around 15 to 25 dollars.
Yes, there are portable TV Radio Combos available.
You can buy a digital portable radio at Best Buy. They have a good selection. Here are four that you can compare right next to each other: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=cat13504&type=page&pageIdentity=searchDriven&useProductString=true&productString=1218231082609*1166840038036*1205537512504*1205537512435&unProductString=1218094581941*1218099650634&catId=abcat0206006
A specification for short-range radio links between mobile computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, and other portable devices.
Alexander Stepanovich Popov was the inventor of the first portable radio
The difference between a Philips portable radio and a standard radio are that a Philips radio is battery powered, while a regular radio is electrically powered.
A digital wave length emits a constant signal that quickly declines when out of range (XTS3000 portable radio) An analog wave length gradually declines when out of range (GTX radio)