One more silly question. Looking at the two, the Kenwood almost seems too small. Do you ever feel like the buttons are hard to use or that it is too small in other ways?
Agreeing with WW on this. I use the Kenwood "because" of it's size and a full 5watts on all bands. It goes with me on patrol everytime I go out. I use a Maxpedition gear bag for my stuff I use in the field :
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/Lunada-Gearslinger-12p484.htmI use Maxpedition radio pouches for my FS radio and the Kenwood that attaches with "Mole" clips.
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/Phone-Radio-Holders-c8.htm A little pricey but very durable gear. Unless it's in the charger it stays in the pouch on the go-bag.
The FT-60 may go along in the car or while doing yard work. The primary base station is Kenwood gear with battery back up and the secondary in the house is a spare Yeasu mobile radio on a power supply.
I know you want to get on air ASAP and if the $$$ are tight go for the FT-60, it's a dang good radio. Personally, I'd hold out if you plan on owning just one radio. Another thing to consider is another antenna, not to replace what you have but in addition to. I keep the original antenna in my bag should the higher gain antenna fail.
http://www.diamondantenna.net/rh951s.html Once you get on air and start enjoying yourself, I can guarantee you'll be buying more radios. If some is good, more is better eh'.
Your doing the right thing asking questions that "seasoned" operators can help you spend your $$$ in the direction of benefiting. Besides, it's always fun spending other peoples $$
