I have a Sony ICF-SW7600GR that's in need of repair.

The only thing that's wrong with it is the external power input jack.
When I plug the AC power adapter in, the radio's display often shows the
"battery low" indicator and I can't get the radio to power up. I can
eventually get it to work by gently jiggling the plug (in the external
power input jack, that is), but the problem seems to be getting worse.
Or, I can run it off the batteries with no problem.

I contacted Universal to inquire about them fixing it for me but they
state that they do not service Sony items and suggested that I contact
Sony for the repair. The problem with having Sony fix it is that I
followed the link provided here a few days ago and discovered that Sony
wants $120.41 (plus any applicable taxes!) to fix a radio that I
purchased new for $169.99!

Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can get this radio repaired
more frugally?

BTW, the radio is no longer covered by the warranty, having been
purchased in February of 2002.

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Joe Negron from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY, USA