Daren,

It's hard to predict just how long your battery will last because 
it's so dependent on operating style.  Having said that, however, I 
can tell you that I've been able to operate my TH-F6A for about two 
hours of steady transmit/receive before I have to recharge the 
battery.  According to the manual, it takes between 4 and 5 hours to 
charge the battery using the charger that comes with the radio.  I 
don't think Kenwood makes a rapid charger for the radio, although 
there may be some after-market options.

I have found the computer software to be very accessible and easy to 
use.  Not only can you set memories, but you can also set menus, 
including the power-up message and the group linking.

Steve

On Monday 5/8/06 00:15 Darren Tomblin wrote:
>Hi,
>I think I have decided on the thf6a but I have a couple questions first. I
>was wondering about the battery and how long it lasts how long it takes to
>recharge and if there is a quick way to do it. also has anyone know how well
>the computer programming works. thanks