What are the draw backs  of the THF6A Beeing that i don't own one, I dunno. 

Take care and 73.

> On May 30, 2015, at 9:43 AM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the clarification, Dave.
> 
> The THF6A continues to be a great little hand-held, as far as I'm concerned.
> 
> I know it has some drrawbacks, but it's incredibly easy to program with the
> software, and can be programmed relatively easily by hand if needed.
> 
> I've actually sometimes considered buying one of the current Japanese
> hand-helds, and have saved the info that Ron and others have posted on the
> topic.
> 
> But, for now, since I have two working THF6A's, I'm going to save my money
> for other things.
> 
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Dave Marthouse
> Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2015 9:46 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Accessible Hand Helds
> 
> The TH-F6A is still in production.  Check the Kenwood webpage.
> 
> Dave Marthouse N2AAM
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> 
> 
> 
> On 5/30/2015 2:45 AM, Sarah k Alawami wrote:
>> That's what I heard, but I' not sure now. I've been busy all day = 
>> recovering from a migraine and teaching as one of my ham friends on 
>> here = knows. Oi!=20 Take care and 73 to all
>>> On May 29, 2015, at 3:52 PM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>> =20
>>> Sarah:
>>> =20
>>> I'm very surprised at this.
>>> =20
>>> Does anyone know for sure that the THF6A is no longer being produced?
>>> =20
>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>> =20
>>> =20
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators =
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Sarah Alawami
>>> Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 11:58 AM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: Accessible Hand Helds
>>> =20
>>> I heard that model is not being made anymore. I've been to the how to 
>>> =
>> work
>>> t=3D his thing website, and that manual seems as confusing as all get 
>>> =
>> out.
>>> =20
>>> =20
>>> =20
>>>> On May 29, 2015, at 08:33, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>> =3D20
>>>> Might be worth checking with Main Trading Company on the THF6A as =
>> well.
>>>> =3D20
>>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>> =3D20
>>>> =3D20
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: For blind ham radio operators=20 
>>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]=3D
>>> =20
>>>> On Behalf Of Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
>>>> Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 9:37 AM
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Subject: Re: Accessible Hand Helds
>>>> =3D20
>>>> Check with the Main Trading Company to see what special deals 
>>>> they=20 have on=3D
>>> =20
>>>> Wouxun radios. They often have some pretty good prices on them
>>>> =3D20
>>>> Ron, K8HSY
>>>> =3D20
>>>> =3D20
>>>> =3D20
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: For blind ham radio operators=20 
>>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]=3D
>>> =20
>>>> On Behalf Of Mike Duke, K5XU
>>>> Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 5:53 AM
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Subject: Accessible Hand Helds
>>>> =3D20
>>>> Sarah,
>>>> =3D20
>>>> I am partial to the Wouxun models.
>>>> =3D20
>>>> I have owned one of the original models since 2010, and it has seen 
>>>> a=20= bunc=3D
>>> h
>>>> of use, almost daily.
>>>> =3D20
>>>> Most of them are in the $100 to $140 range, and can be bought at=20 
>>>> almost an=3D
>>> y
>>>> ham equipment dealer, especially the traditional ones such as 
>>>> HRO,=20 AES, an=3D
>>> d
>>>> Universal Radio.
>>>> =3D20
>>>> They cost more than the Beofengs,  but in my opinion at least, 
>>>> they=20= are mu=3D
>>> ch
>>>> better radios. Plus, they are much easier to program from the 
>>>> keypad=20= itsel=3D
>>> f.
>>>> =3D20
>>>> The voice feedback is similar to what you have with the beofeng, 
>>>> but=20= you d=3D
>>> o
>>>> not get that feedback for the PL tones.
>>>> =3D20
>>>> There is a work around for that, which is explained in the=20 
>>>> documentation  that was developed by Buddy Brannon and others for 
>>>> the=20= early Wouxun model.=3D
>>> =20
>>>> =3D20
>>>> --
>>>> Mike Duke, K5XU
>>>> =3D20
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