I normally don't like to comment here but feel that I need to in this
instance.

I don't know your distance from the repeaters or operating conditions.  I
use an after market 2m, 220 and 440mhz antenna and find it works fine
whether I am on the bus or walking.  One of the repeaters is a fair distance
(40+ miles) and it works fine.  Oh yes, that is a 440mhz repeater and
another at the same site on 220mhz.

Brian, k5in
----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin Mann" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 12:03 PM
Subject: Re: Extras for Kenwood TH-F6a Handhelds


> How do you keep the radio from picket fencing on the receive?  I love the
> radio as well, except it is a bit tennyh.  THanks
> Justin
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 10:51 AM
> Subject: Re: Extras for Kenwood TH-F6a Handhelds
>
>
> >     Kevin:
> >
> > So, you are going to go for the Kenwood THF6A?  I know you will love it!
> >
> > Anyway, as for speaker mics, I don't think the Radio Shack one will
work.
> I
> > had the same problem when I got my THF6A, and had to get another mic.
My
> > understanding is that the leads on the mic plug are the reverse of  the
> > Radio Shack leads.  First, I tried an MFJ speaker mic, and was not at
all
> > satisfied with the quality and the modulation.  So, with the advice of
> > several folks on the list, I purchased the Kenwood SMC33 model, and like
> it
> > a lot.  There are other Kenwood mics you can buy, but this one really
does
> > seem to work the best.  It costs about $65, if I remember correctly, but
> is
> > really worth the money.
> >
> > Let me know what you end up doing and if this helps.
> >
> > Again, I know you will love the THF6A.  There hasn't been a problem with
> it
> > yet that I haven't been able to solve, especially with the help of folks
> on
> > this list.  One small drawback to keep in mind, though, is that the
THF6A
> > gives you no audible indication when the battery pack dies;  once it
dies,
> > it really dies!
> >
> > But, that's only one small problem I have found.
> >
> > Vy best 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ