make sure it's screwed in.
Mine doesn't have the issue. 

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 6:59 PM
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Subject: Re: Question on TS590 8-pin mic connector

    Well, that's what I'm hoping, John.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: Question on TS590 8-pin mic connector


> I've seen that before but never knew it to be a problem.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 6:05 AM
> Subject: Question on TS590 8-pin mic connector
>
>
>> Hi, folks.
>>
>> Ever since I got my TS590, I have noticed something, but I can't 
>> determine
>> if it's a problem.
>>
>> I notice that the male part of the mic connector in the rig moves around
>> slightly within the rig's connector socket.  When I connect a mic, all 
>> pin
>> connections seem very secure, and the connector does not move in or out,
>> just kind of sideways and up and down within the connector socket.
>>
>> I seem to recall experiencing a similar thing with other rigs I have had
>> with the 8-pin connector, such as the IC718, the IC746, and my original
>> IC751, but don't have those rigs to compare to be sure.
>>
>> Again, I'm not sure this is a problem, and am certainly not looking for
>> other things to worry about, but I just want to keep Murphy away from 
>> this
>> QTH if at all possible.  He has created enough havoc in the antenna
>> department to last me for a while.  (grin)
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>