Tom,

If the plastic piece fits between the belt clip and the radio, and it's 
loose, that suggests that maybe the screws need to be tightened.  Otherwise, 
I don't see how that piece of plastic could be loose.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 12:46
Subject: Question about THF6A belt clip assembly


> Hi, all.
>
> I have a question here about the belt clip arrangement for the THF6A, and
> wonder if anyone else has had this problem.
>
> The belt clip itself has two holes on either side, in which you insert
> screws to fasten it to the HT.  Then, there is a little plastic piece that
> you slip between the clip and radio, I guess as an additional means of
> support for the belt clip.
>
> Well, on one of my THF6A's, that plastic piece has become loose, in that 
> it
> no longer snugly fits between the radio and belt clip.
>
> Personally, I am becoming more convinced that this is not a good design, 
> but
> I'm stuck with it for now.
>
> If anyone has suggestions as to how I might fix the problem, please let me
> know.
>
> At one time, I had bought the extra carrying case for the THF6A, but that
> didn't seem to hold up all that well either.
>
> I really take pride in taking care of my equipment, but these belt clip
> arrangements leave a lot to be desired in my opinion.
>
> Looking for any thoughts.
>
> Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>