[ICOM] ICW32A BNC spanner nut tool

[Dave Edwards]

I took a look at all HT's I have that use BNC antenna connectors.
Most look like the mounting nut is either on the inside....or perhaps under 
a sub panel that must first be removed.
Except the Radio Shack HTX-202.
Perhaps it is what you have??
It uses a nut over the BNC that is round...except for two pin holes, 180 
degrees apart. It would require a special
tool to loosen.
I've done this before with other similar "oh crap!'s"  and tried what Ive 
done in the past....A snap ring pliers.
Two points that fit the divits, allowing you to rotate the nut. Worked fine 
on the Radio Shack ht.

.....Dave


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lloyd Godsey" <kk7iz at cox.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 1:05 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] ICW32A BNC spanner nut tool


> Spanners and adjustable spanners:
> Some years ago I had to remove an oxygen system from an aircraft.
> Problem was some idjit had installed the fittings with at least 3 sizes if
> special nuts that required a spanner.
> Problem:
> No spanners
> Solution:
> Took a cheap adjustable spanner (Crescent wrench) to the grinder and
> flattened the ends of the jaws slightly.
> Clamped in a drill press vice and drilled a hole in each jaw vertically
> parallel to the jaws.
> The holes were the diameter to accept the interchangeable pins for a snap
> ring plier.
> Couple of small holes drilled and tapped for set screws hold them in 
> place.
> Also took some drill rod that fit in the holes and ground several special
> sets with flat tips.
> Works like a charm.
> Liked it so well I took a second one and drilled thru the sides of the 
> jaws
> and inserted pins.
>
> Thanx
> Lloyd Godsey KK7IZ
> kk7iz at cox.net
> 480-620-7145
> http://www.lloydsdipsydumpster.com/
> http://antiqueradioarchives.com/
> Skype: lloyd.godsey
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Ed - K9EW
> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 9:50 AM
> To: ICOM Reflector
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] ICW32A BNC spanner nut tool
>
> Hi Larry,
>
> I've taken a regular open-end wrench (don't recall what size right
>
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