yeah, your right on the model.
It seems ok for most of the main operating functions, but of course the APRS 
side of it isn't accessible at all.
And really, minus the APRS functionality, it's not even as functional as the 
TH F6A.

73
Colin, V A6BKX
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From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 2:08 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Latest kenwood ht

> THD-72A is the one you're thinking of. I don't know anyone who's really
> tried it from an accessibility standpoint but I'm sure it's as good as any
> other Kentwood radio.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 3:01 PM
> Subject: Re: Latest kenwood ht
>
>
>> that would be the th d71 I think...and no, it's not better than the thF 
>> 6A
>> in my opinion...it simply has more bells and whistles such as a TNC and 
>> an
>> onboard GPS for use with APRS or amateur position reporting system.
>> The TH F6A, in my opinion is still one of the best amateur radio 
>> handhelds
>> ever made, along with the IC T90A.
>>
>> 73
>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>
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>> From: "Joe Quinn" <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 10:47 AM
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Latest kenwood ht
>>
>>> What is the latest Kenwd ht and is it it as good as the thf6a? Thanks