The kenwoods always came with lithium ion batteries.

Dave


On 1/10/2015 7:58 PM, Anthony Vece wrote:
> Hi Butch;
>
> I agree completely.
>
> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon iPhone 5s!
>
>> On Jan 10, 2015, at 4:12 PM, Butch Bussen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>> I don't think the original Kenwood batteries have contacts for a drop in
>> charger, mine does not anyhow.  The new ones come with lithium ion which
>> is a much better battery.  I finally bought a replacement for mine a
>> couple years ago, but didn't go with the ion as it takes a different
>> charger.  I haven't actually seen their new replacement for the thd7a, but
>> am told it isn't as accessible.  My feeling with the f6 is, if it isn't
>> broke, don't fix it.  It is a good rugged radio.  Not sure what they'd add
>> or imrove.  I have 2 or 3 or the chineese uv5-r radios and they are fun
>> and a throw away radio, but really not a fair comparison to the f6, it is
>> just in a different class.  I like the cheap ones for what they are, but
>> would never get rid of my kenwood, and if it died, I'd buy another.
>> 73
>> Butch
>> WA0VJR
>> Node 3148
>> Wallace, ks.

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