[TenTec] Scout has vy low Pwr out on some bands

[Stuart Rohre]

Rick, you might try unravling the Q tip to make a smaller diameter one. 
  Another idea we used on tight relay contacts, was soak a piece of 
typing bond paper in the cleaning solution, and then work it down the 
interior in this case of your plug.  Stiff paper works best.
Good Luck,
Stuart Rohre
K5KVH