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DMack:
I have an HTX 202 and it appears that the squelch has locked open.  X-ceiver receives and transmits just fine, but the squelch will not adjust at all.  I have tried to reset the radio to factory settings hoping this would cler the malfunction but to no avail.  Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?  Thanks is advance!

idial1911:
When you turn the squelch does it do anything one way or another??

http://www.repeater-builder.com/radio-shack/htx-202/htx-202-owners-manual.pdf

There is the manual, not sure if you have it but maybe that might be of help.

DMack:
Thanks for the reply ideal1911.  I do have the manual and have scoured it for some sort of lead as to the problem; but so far other than doing a factory reset, that is about all it addresses.  Nothing at all happens when I turn the squelch.  There is resistance so I know that when the knob turns the pot inside is turning as well.  Something else I noticed after I posted this question yesterday is occurring, there is no 'offset' when I key the mike.  The + and the - symbol appear on the LCD but the freq counter I have nearby registers that I am transmitting on simplex.  I am not sure if the two problems are related or not. 

This is an old HT I realize, and has seen its better day; but I just hate to have to 'retire' it since it is still a solidly constructed radio.  I am not even sure if there is someone out there who even services them anymore.  I also have its brother the HTX 404 that still works just fine.  At best I would like to get it back up and running as designed.  I do have another HT I could use so I am not without one.  I was primarily keeping this one as a spare and a backup.   I could still keep it for emergencies and such if need be, but getting it fixed would be optimal.  Anyway, enough rambling. Thanks again for any direction you can provide.   :)

BTPost:
Did you check the wires that go to the Squelch Pot, and see if one of them is broken?

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