Hi Butch;

I agree completely.

73 De Anthony W2AJV


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> On Jan 10, 2015, at 4:12 PM, Butch Bussen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> I don't think the original Kenwood batteries have contacts for a drop in 
> charger, mine does not anyhow.  The new ones come with lithium ion which 
> is a much better battery.  I finally bought a replacement for mine a 
> couple years ago, but didn't go with the ion as it takes a different 
> charger.  I haven't actually seen their new replacement for the thd7a, but 
> am told it isn't as accessible.  My feeling with the f6 is, if it isn't 
> broke, don't fix it.  It is a good rugged radio.  Not sure what they'd add 
> or imrove.  I have 2 or 3 or the chineese uv5-r radios and they are fun 
> and a throw away radio, but really not a fair comparison to the f6, it is 
> just in a different class.  I like the cheap ones for what they are, but 
> would never get rid of my kenwood, and if it died, I'd buy another.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.