been a proud owner of the Kenwood TH-F6A since it first came out (Was W4/G0OMM) then and it has gave me years of pleasure via a small HT. The only Draw back i found is that mine can not hear HF bands with the Ferrite bar Antenna but with an outside antenna you can. You can hear me on the Local Repeaters when i get the time.hope to hear you one day