It's very close to the price of the Icom T90A, that's 1 reason I got my
T90A, I was going to get that one, but the T90A icom, doesn't have as good
range as the TH-F6A because the F6A puts out 5 watts most of the time where
as the t90A puts out 5 watts for about 30 seconds then drops to 3.5 until
the battery goes dead, before anyone asks, we checked this with 4 of them at
the emergency management center, 2 friends' and mine and all did the same
thing, we called Icom and they agreed that they're all doing that, there's
even a review on eham that mentions that though it is a good radio. The
TH-G71 is a duel bander, that's as much as I know, Anthony will fill you in
on the rest,  I may get 1 of those some day if I get the right price on 1
and have money but my TS-2000 comes first right now.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kristine Hickerson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: WELL, I HOPE THIS ANSWERS EVERYONE'S QUESTION!!!


> Hi Anthony,
>
> Tell me about the TH-G71A.  Is it a duel-band or tri-band?  Is it about
the
> same size as the TH-F6A?  I like my 6A, but it doesn't seem to get out
very
> far or receive as well with the rubber duck as some of the other HT's I've
> had.  Is it about the same price as the 6A?  This is the first I've heard
of
> this radio, but I really haven't been paying much attention to new radios
> since I got the 6A.
>
> Thanks for any info.
>
> Kris Hickerson
> Highland, IL
> E-Mail:  [log in to unmask]
> Ham Call:  WB9SLM
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2004 11:43 AM
> Subject: WELL, I HOPE THIS ANSWERS EVERYONE'S QUESTION!!!
>
>
> Hi Everyone;
>
> I own both the KENWOOD TH-F6A and the ICOM T90A.
>
> We can argue all day about which radio is more accessible and so forth.
>
> However, I have never had any trouble with my T90A.
>
> I bought the ICOM rapid charger and a w&w spare battery.
>
> The radio works just as good as the day I purchased it.
>
> That being said, I would vote hands down for the KENWOOD TH-G71A.
>
> The radio is both accessible and rugged and the audio quality is second to
> none.
>
> I also bought the KENWOOD rapid charger for the 71A and two spare
batteries
> from w&w.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
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> ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER: 74389
>
> PS. If this F6 should go bad, I don't believe I'll replace it.
>