[ICOM] Icom Case Screws

[wb4mle at bellsouth.net]

>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.
>
The WIHA 261 series phillips drivers fit the JIS screws very well.
They have been equipment savers for me.
Ames Supply office equipment tools also make a JIS phillips that fits
the Japan standard screws well.
-- 
Eddie, WB4MLE