The th f6a is a Great choice in radio.
It is always good to have an extra battery around.
The double A pack will only give you maybe half a watt tx power, maybe a
watt, but not usually enough to matter much.  Unless your pretty close to
the repeater.
$50 isn't bad for an extra battery, but i think
www.batteriesamerica.com
has the battery for the th f6a a bit cheaper.
Also, not sure what you were getting at, but if you are interested in an
alternate mounting senario other then magnetic mount, there is trunk mounts,
gutter mounts, roof mounts and a couple others i probably forgot.
Usually a magnetic mount antenna comes with the mount, a length of coax with
a connecter and the whip itself with a load on the bottom or an NMO mount
that screws onto the magnetic bass.
An NMO mount is just a standard type of connection that many manufacturers
use to connect an antenna to a mount.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
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From: "Robert Clark" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 4:21 PM
Subject: TH-F6A and extras


>     Ok I am kinda leaning towards this handheld, will be mulling it over
> this weekend.  It would be used mostly around home but I do want to max
its
> usefulness when on road trips.
>
>     This model uses the Li Ion battery and an extra one is about $50 some.
> What is the usual operating time for this battery?  And would it be a good
> idea to also get a double A battery holder for those times when for some
> reason, I could not charge the Li Ion batteries?
>
>     I have a cigarette power adaptor on my list too.  Hmmm, its
description
> doesnt say if it will charge the battery in the car.  Anyone know?
>
>     One of you suggested a mag mount antennae.  Did a quick search at
> hamcity and looks like the mounts are a separate item.  Could someone make
a
> recommnedation for a good mount and antennae too?
>
>     Ok, thats it.  Now I am sure someone will chime in and cause me to
> rethink something or another.  LOL  Thanks.  Appreciate the feedback.
>
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