On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 23:16:30 -0500, "John Harlow"
wrote:

I'm looking at a Kenwood TH-F6A and an Icom IC-T90A. I think the Kenwood is
a bit better but of course $50 more.

Is there a better choice I might be overlooking?

P.S. I'd really like to find an airband TX as I'm a pilot too...


Yaesu makes (or at least made at one time) the VXA-700 which is 2
meter & airband, it shows up on the AES site but not on the Yaesu site
......... isn't a bargain either at $420!
AES: http://www.aesham.com/index.html

As to the TH-F6 it is a decent handheld, though don't expect much from
the HF receive. It does allow you to monitor two bands at a time and
that can be a plus - not familiar with the Icom to offer any useful
comments. Also, the TH-F6 it is a bit more prone to intermod than
either the Yaesu FT-50 that I used to use (and keep as a backup).
It is hard to compare the Kenwood and Icom in that the former offers
220 mHz and the later 6 meters - not quite apples to apples
comparison. Given that difference, I'd look at which of those 2 bands
(6 meters vs 220 mHz) has more activity in your area and let that
drive your choice. I've owned & used products from Kenwood, Yaesu and
Icom and have been satisfied with all - each one does have it's own
quirks in regard to how they get programmed, default step sizes etc.

Hope that provides some help,
Howard