I dropped mine a couple times and it didn't shatter,  it was in the soft
case though, but last time was on a hard tile floor from about 5 feet high,
the only other time was on a carpeted floor from a kitchen table. It
survived it though.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Kysor" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 1:56 PM
Subject: Re: New Handheld


> excellent comments and everything you say is true about the t h f 6 a,
> however, the incredible nice thing is you don't even need the programming
> software to do everything.  just don't drop the rig or it will shatter.
> dan
> At 09:18 AM 2/29/04, Kevin Nathan wrote:
> >Hi All,
> >
> >First, let me begin by thanking all who wrote to me answering questions
on
> >this subject. I also want to thank the guys at I Can Work This thing.com
> >for all their work and for each of you who has uploaded information to
that
> >site. I was able to look at and download documentation which helped a lot
> >in my choice.
> >
> >Now, for the new arrival. My XYL and I drove to Portland, Or yesterday to
> >the HRO store and I stood at the counter with a T90A and a TH-F6A both in
my
> >hands. Since my use of a handheld is usually on the street with traffic
and
> >other noise, my first test was for volume level before distortion set in.
> >In this regard, the T90A went into distortion at what seemed to be a
fairly
> >low level of output. On the other hand, the TH-F6A could be turned so
loud
> >others in the store were giving me a hard time about the volume level and
it
> >still didn't distort. So, hands down, the Kenwood. From there on it was a
> >matter of learning it's functions. I bought the lighter adapter, a Prime
> >speaker mic, the programming cable and a little coax adapter to go from
SMA
> >to an SO-239. Running the radio on the lighter adapter, I was able to
plug
> >in a local repeater there in Portland and work it as we were leaving for
> >home here in the Seattle area. Then, when I got home, I downloaded the
> >programming software and using it, I put all my memories and added new
ones
> >into a file I called home while the radio was charging. You can also make
> >menu settings in this program.
> >
> >Here is the neat part. When the radio was fully charged, I thought I'd
try
> >putting in my local repeater which has a tone on it. Just reading the key
> >chart from I can work this thing.com, I was able to set the repeater
> >frequency and then set the tone properly with no sighted help whatsoever.
> >This is the kind of access I have been wanting and which I didn't have on
> >the Icom T7H I have been using. Then later, after finalizing the settings
> >in the programming software, I was able to upload the whole ball of wax
into
> >the radio instead of programming 60 plus memories.
> >
> >I have a lot to learn yet about the operation of the rig and will give
the
> >manual a more thorough read but first impressions and access are great
and I
> >wanted to share that with anyone who is contemplating a new handheld. For
> >those of you who are old TH-F6A hands, do you have any recommendations on
> >antennas for it? I have read reviews critical of the stock duck but
wonder
> >if you have found anything better.
> >
> >Take care and very 73 to all.
> >
> >Kevin :)
> >Amateur Radio: K7RX
> >Navy Marine Corps MARS: NNN0SHS
>