(From the Kenwood site)
H-F6A
Finally the Amateur Handheld that everyone has been waiting for, the New Kenwood TH-F6A. A 144/220/440 MHz transceiver/receiver with dual-channel RX capability in a compact and powerful design. The first Tri-Band HT with 3 bands you can operate EVERY DAY! The TH-F6A boasts a list of unique features the competition is still scratching their heads over.
Features
- 144/220/440 MHz with 5 WATTS on all 3 bands
- 8 Character Alphanumeric Display
- Up to 8 groups of 50 channels per memory bank
- Famous Loud and Clear Kenwood Audio
- Dual Channel Simultaneous Receive even on the same band
- Easy access Single Knob Encoder/volume control
- 7.4 Volt 1550 mAh Lithium Ion battery (largest & most power in the industry)
- 4 Selectable Transmit Power Levels
- Backlit “laser-cut” keypad for durability
- MIL-STD 810 for vibration, shock and light rain
- Built-in CTCSS Encode/Decode / DCS Digital Coded Squelch
- 10 DTMF Auto-patch memories
- 1200/9600 bps TNC ready (no adapter required)
- Single High Performance Antenna (no switching required)
- AM Aircraft Receive
- TOT Time Out Timer
- Weight with PB-42L Battery 8.8 oz.
- First Ever Compact Amateur HT with Built-in VOX
- 435 PC Programmable Memories (over twice the competition
- 3 Call Channels plus 20 for programmable scan
- Special (10) Channel Weather station mode
- Best HT ever for Satellite operation (including AO-27)
- FM/FM – W/FM – N/AM + USB & LSB / CW
- 0.01~ 1300 MHz RX (widest transceiver in the industry)
- Built-in battery charging system during DC operation
- Battery Voltage Level Indicator
- LARGE FONT mode for easy reading
- Multi-Scroll Key for easy menu access
- 1750 Hz Tone Burst
- Visual Scan to monitor adjacent channel activity
- Automatic Simplex Checker
- Built-in Ferrite Bar antenna for AM receive (0.1 ~ 7 MHz)
- Wireless Remote Control
- APO Auto Power Off
- Optional BT-13 Alkaline Battery Case for Emergency use
- Dimensions (W 2 5/26) x (H 3 7/16) x (D 1 3/16) inches
- MODIFIABLE for FRS AND
GMRS
conclusion : simple to use,
Tough, reliable. not that I use Ht much but i would buy this
radio again....