[K3PZN-List] Is this a good first Radio?

[eric blade]

I am thinking about ordering one of these.  This would be my first radio.  

I am thinking of going with the 144/420 since I think eventually doing amsat stuff would be cool, and as I understand it most satellites are 2m/70cm.   I don't understand the significance at the difference between the U: 420-520 MHz and the U: 350-470 MHz models.  Are there advantages/disadvantages to receiving either of those bands?  

Any thoughts or opinions appreciated.

http://www.powerwerx.com/wouxun-radios/kg-uv3d-dual-band.html

Thanks

Eric Blade