liljoe,
'Beetle' is right, get a radio that suits you. It does help if you can get your hands on, or at least listen to a few to sort of get an idea of how 'things' work. For instance, there are a couple of microphones that I just hate the feel of. Nothing wrong with them, or the radio, I just don't like them.
Where do you think you'll be doing most of your radio stuff? The house, car, walking around, that sort of determines what type of radio is needed. An 'HT' is sort of limiting. Nothing wrong with one, just won't 'do' as much as a 'real live' radio will, sort of.
'Nuff'a that. Have fun.
- 'Doc