I spoke to Peter at the H.R.O. New Hampshire store this morning
about both rigs listed in the subject line.

He said that the Icom rig is just a bit smaller, but one thing I
don't like about the lineup of the keypad is that the star, 0,
pound keys are vertical rather than horizontal like they would be
on a telephone keypad.  So going across, the lineup would be:
1, 2, 3, Star.
4, 5, 6, 0;
and 7, 8, 9, pound.

Also, the Icom is not capable of duel band monitoring but that
isn't a big thing with me as I never use that feature.

Peter did say that they do have the 790 in stock; so it is
available for purchase.

The Icom is also quite a bit cheaper than the T.H.F.6.-A., but I
would probably go with the kenwood rig if I order one.

One question I have for those of you who have the T.H.F.6.-A: does
the carrying case allow access to the keypad or does it have a
clear plastic shield that covers the keypad such that you have to
look at the keys to find the one you want?  73.

Harvey Heagy (N.5.H.A.U.)
"evil people prosper because good people do nothing."