also if you plug the charger in to the wall first then the radio, you blow a
little fuse in the radio which does the same thing;.
----- Original Message -----
From: "ne5l" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: thf-6a battery problem


   There are many reports about the "defective charging jack syndrome". The
charging jack (of early models?) apparently is defective, causing the radio
"not to turn on" when the charger is disconnected. Looks like the switch
inside the charging jack is broken and not allowing the batteries to
re-connect
to the radio when you remove the plug.
Another theory is that the "F1" battery fuse will open for some reason.
Howto fix:
1) Send the transceiver back to Kenwood service, especially if it is under
warranty.
2) Try to remove the battery from radio and reinstall it back.
3) You may try (AT YOUR OWN RISK!) to touch a little bit the switch inside
the jack using an small screwdriver or a piece of wire.

----- Original Message -----
From: "ne5l" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 4:14 PM
Subject: Re: thf-6a battery problem


> Well my radio did the same Thing.  Thay said that was a problem with the
> radio.  I am going to send mine back and get it fixed.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Don Bishop" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 10:52 AM
> Subject: thf-6a battery problem
>
>
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > I'm having a problem with my thf-6a.  The battery went flat the other
day
> and I put it on charge.  The radio does come on when the charger is
plugged
> in, but
> > there seems to be no charging to the battery itself as the radio won't
> fire up if I unplug the charger.
> >
> > I haven't had any problems with the battery in the past and it seems to
> have been holding a charge as it should.
> >
> >
> > Not sure if a reset would do any good in this case.  The radio is about
18
> months old or there abouts.
> >
> >
> >
> > It's really odd that it should have happened this suddenly.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Don  W6SMB