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Tandy wrote: > My problem, as I see it, is that the plug connections > between the radio and my headsetll work erratically > at best. . . . My question for the group is: Is there any > way to ensure proper connections through the plug sets? Tandy, Headphone/headset connectors on radios are a continual problem. I've junked several cheap radios and tape players because I jerked on the headset cord too hard too many times. It's entirely possible you've damaged the headset connectors inside the radio. More often, it's the radio adapter cord that goes bad first - I'm on my third one for my Sporty's handheld. Finally, I started duct taping the cord to the body of the radio right when I got it with a gentle curve from the duct taped cord to the radio's connectors. Then, when I stupidly jerk on the cord, it's the duct tape and maybe the short adaptor cord that takes the stress, not the radio's connectors. It might be that you could get the radio serviced. When I sent my Sporty's in for service, they sent me a refurbished replacement, somewhat newer, that's worked for many years and didn't even charge me even though it was outside the warranty period. (The transmitter was staying keyed and not releasing.) But at any rate, it's critically important to be nice to any radio's headphone jack. They are fragile. Ed ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
