>I have a Radio Shack PRO-49 that has been a very good radio.  I've had
 >some minor problems over the years, after replacing the battery pack
 >the radio just won't work (like the batteries are dead).  After a bit
 >of fiddling (sometimes a slight mechanical agitation) it starts working
 >again.
 >
 >Well, it's not working now.  Last time I changed the batteries (I
 >verified they were good and the battery pack terminals have full
 >voltage) it stopped working and doesn't work at all now.  I took it
 >apart and looked for 'obvious' stuff, even re-soldered all the ground
 >leads and jumpers to make sure it wasn't a cold solder joint.
 >
 >Bottom line, it doesn't work and I need someone to fix it.  It's
 >modified, so I can send it back to Tandy...does anyone do this at a
 >reasonable price?
 >
 >Thanks in advance, you can reply here or privately to jt@surfari.net
 >
Have you tried cleaning the contacts with a pencil eraser? Soemtimes there 
can be jsst enough "gook" on them to prevent them from powering the radio, 
even though they register as good on a multitester.
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