It has a cut out for the key pad so you actually push the buttons, no clear
plastic thing over the key pad on the THF-6A soft case. You wouldn't be
disappointed with that radio, I know I love mine.
John Miller N1UMJ
Owner: J E M Racing need sponsors and crew help
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Harvey Heagy" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2002 3:27 AM
Subject: T.H.F.6.-A. and I.T.-790


> 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."