[ICOM] ICW32A BNC spanner nut tool

Tue Jul 26 14:19:57 EDT 2011

I just got off the phone with ICOM. The get their tools from ICOM Japan. The
tool is called a SPANNER-K and is $105. This guy is exactly like what I
described in my original email, a thin walled deep socket with two
rectangular ears. The service tech and parts department don't know of any
source in the U.S.A. for such a critter. A search under the name came up
with a spanner, but not like what I described.

Looks like I am going to have to pull in some favors from one of my
machinist friends and have him make one for me. A case of beer is cheaper
than the ICOM version.

Thanks to all for the suggestions.

Larry
K7YBZ

-----Original Message-----
From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Larry L. Hinton
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:54 AM
To: 'ICOM Reflector'
Subject: Re: [ICOM] ICW32A BNC spanner nut tool

Thanks again,

Because I was having trouble getting the nut to budge, I looked at the
situation under the magnifying glass and noticed there is blue lock-tite on
the threads. As such anything that is flimsy is not going to work by
evidence of the broken needle nose pliers. 

I know there was a fellow on this reflector that used to work at ICOM and
might have knowledge of the tool. I just might give ICOM a call and see what
comes up. The ICOM Headquarters is only 6 miles from my house. Usually, if
special tools are required, they are specified in the service manual, but
not in this case.

Larry
K7YBZ

-----Original Message-----
From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Dave Edwards
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:17 AM
To: ICOM Reflector
Subject: Re: [ICOM] ICW32A BNC spanner nut tool

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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