[ICOM] ICW32A BNC spanner nut tool

[Gary Fiber]

When I was at Icom America, the factory had someone manufacturer those 
tools for them. I had heard Snap-ON had a set but I do not know the 
actual tool number. The one's Icom had made some 12 years ago appeared 
to be made on a bench grinder.
I am unsure of the proper nomenclature but think they are called a dog 
type spanner as the two "pins" are also referred to as dogs in some 
circles. Icom used to have a few for sale, don't know if they still do 
or what the cost would be.
I was unlucky doing a Google search for the "dog type spanner" not 
surprised as I have done this in the past. I would look at Jensen tools, 
Snap-On, MCM electronics, and any other electronic servicing tool 
company you can think. That type of nut is popular and someone makes a 
proper wrench for them.

Gary K8IZ

On 7/26/2011 8:49 AM, Larry L. Hinton wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am looking for a spanner nut tool to remove the nut on a BNC connector,
> specifically on an IC-W32A. I tried the usual things such as long needle
> nose pliers (actually broke the tip) and a couple of other tools around. The
> nut will not budge.
>
> Years ago, I had a tool set specifically for these types of nuts when I
> worked avionics repair. However, they have taken a walk into no man's land.
> These tools were basically thin wall deep sockets with two rectangular pins
> 180 degrees apart. My shop is very limited and manufacturing something like
> this would take quite some time.
>
> Anyone have suggestions on a source for such a tool?
>
> Tnx,
>
> Larry
> K7YBZ
>
>
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