[ICOM] Icom Case Screws

[Adam Farson]

Hi Dave,

I can confirm that. A Japanese (JIS) Phillips screwdriver fits the
screw-heads correctly and will not cam them out.

JIS screws can often be identified by a dot indented into the screw-head.
They are used in all Japanese electronics. 

"Hozan" or "Engineer" brand JIS screwdrivers in sizes P00, P0 P1, P2 and P3
may be available at major US tool supply houses. I purchased a set in Osaka
last November.

US #1 and #2 Phillips magnetic hex tips manufactured by Black & Decker or
Vermont-American are a reasonably close fit, if used with care.

Cheers for now, 73,
Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ


-----Original Message-----
From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Dave Edwards
Sent: 1-Jan-11 20:12
To: ICOM Reflector
Cc: ICOM Reflector
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Icom Case Screws

Stripped Icom screws??   You are using a Japan phillips, correct??
(Yes...not a joke!)
...Dave