I wonder if they fix the TH-F6a? I don't quite know why, but I think the 
charger blew it out when I plugged in to charge it. I was in an area where 
this radio wouldn't have been enough to hit the repeaters I liked to use for 
awhile, but have sense moved back closer to them. I was dumb in thinking I 
could plug it in with the prongs of the brick facing down in order to keep 
the other part of the outlet free for something else. I quickly unplugged 
when I thought I could smell something from the bedroom where I had it 
charging, and the radio was quite warm, and the charger was also. Now if I 
plug it in nothing happens. If I smelled the charger after it was cool, I 
could smell that burnt smell. I tried the same with the radio with the 
battery cover off, and didn't smell anything so there's hope. If I do find 
another charger that is compatible, would it likely burn up if I plug the 
radio in with it? I'm just glad I didn't start a fire because the radio was 
on the bed when it happened.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 9:50 PM
Subject: Re: Good news


> Ron and all:
>
> I continue to  be amazed at the quick turn-around time for rigs that are
> sent to the Kenwood East Service Center in Virginia.
>
> When I sent my TS590 in for the ALC power spike mod, the F901 fuse
> replacement, and a general check this past Fall, I believe I had it back
> within a week!
>
> It does the heart good to know that they really do care about the level of
> service they provide.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
> Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 2:47 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Good news
>
> Well, I finally got some good news. I just got off the phone with Kenwood
> Service Center East in Virginia, and they have my TS-590S fixed and are
> shipping it back to me today. I have no idea what was wrong with it, but 
> the
> most important thing is that they have it fixed.
>
>
>
> So, maybe I'll still be back on the air before too much longer.
>
>
>
> Ron, K8HSY
>
>
>
>
>
> Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
>
> Retired Professor of Marketing
>