the th f6a software is very accessible and free as well.  Actually much more 
user friendly than the ADMS software.
The USB programming cable is the same one used for the wouxun and newer 
baofeng  radios, so it's also very cheap to perchase online.....like 6 bucks 
or so plus shipping.
If you want a good solid reliable back up dual band handy talky, the baofeng 
UV5R gets my top vote...at 50 bucks you really can't go wrong and it's just 
as reliable and functional as any radio out there.

73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: thf6a question


>I have never owned one of these radios.  I currently use a Yaesu VX5R which
> works fine.  Am just wondering if the Yaesu craps out, how accessible the
> computer software is for the Kenwood and if it's similar to the 
> programming
> software for the Yaesu made by ADMS?  Thanks and 73, Jim WA6EKS
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Colin McDonald
> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 4:26 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: thf6a question
>
> the connecter would be the same as the tip on the stock charger that plugs
> in the side of the radio
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Darren Tomblin" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 4:38 PM
> Subject: thf6a question
>
>
>> hi, I have a question about the thf6a. i'm thinking about getting a
>> gelcell battery and I was wondering what voltage and what kind of
>> connector I would need to get. thanks
>>