John:
Can you tell me exactly how you tightened up the tracks, and what you used
to do so?
Thanks, and best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2004 1:18 PM
Subject: Re: problem with loose alkaline battery pack on Radio Shack HTX202
> I had that problem once, I just did tighten up the tracks, be gentle so
> you don't go too far, and just do it little by little, even if you think
> they didn't tighten up, they probably did a little, better to not go
enough
> and try it and have to go farther then to go too far and get in trouble
that
> way, but I did it and it worked alright for me, I think I did tell some
one
> else this about a year ago and it worked for them as well but I forget who
> it was. BTW, if anyone wants an HTX-202, I know some one who has 2 of
them
> with spare batteries, very low hours, they have to go as a package but let
> me know with in the next couple days if anyone wants them and I'll send
you
> the add, I'm going away Saturday though for 2 weeks so I cant' guaranty
> anything after Wednesday if you ask then though those that know me know
I'll
> do my best.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2004 1:03 PM
> Subject: problem with loose alkaline battery pack on Radio Shack HTX202
>
>
> > Hi, all.
> >
> > I think this issue may have come up before, but I can't seem to find the
> > discussion of it in my records.
> >
> > Does anyone have a good solution for tightening a loose-fitting alkaline
> > battery pack on the Radio Shack HTX202? One of my battery packs has
> become
> > quite loose on the radio, and as a result, doesn't make good electrical
> > contact with the HT. I don't want to mess too much with the battery
pack
> > tracks on either the radio or the alkaline pack itself until I can get
> some
> > advice from someone who already has experienced this problem. I guess
I'm
> > asking for a relatively "fool proof" way to tighten things back up.
> >
> > Thanks, and best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
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