Well, Steve, I have noticed the problem for quite some time, although I
think it may have gotten a bit worse recently.
I guess my current plan is to just keep using the rig as is, since I can
make the speaker work if I properly seat the plug in the jack, and just
leave things alone.
If I'm going to send the rig in, I'd almost rather wait until I have another
reason to do so, which hopefully won't be for a while.
Then again, if the problem does continue to worsen, I may just have to bite
the bullet and get the repair taken care of.
At least I have a back-up rig to use if needed.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: Question On TS590 External Speaker Jack
> Tom,
>
> If you've just started having this problem, my guess is that something has
> failed with the jack itself. Unfortunately, those 1/8-inch jacks aren't
> the
> strongest things in the world, and the problem is compounded by the fact
> that it's attached to the circuit board (yet another weak link in the
> chain). You may ultimately have to send the radio somewhere to have this
> repaired.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 10:31
> Subject: Question On TS590 External Speaker Jack
>
>
>> Hi, all.
>>
>> Recently, I have noticed that the external speaker jack on my TS590 does
>> not
>> allow for a tight connection with the standard mini phono plug on the
>> external speaker that I like to use.
>>
>> I have checked the connections on the speaker plug, and they are
>> electrically solid.
>>
>> I also have tried several other speakers, and have gotten the same
>> results.
>>
>> It's almost like the jack mechanism that holds the plug is depressed too
>> far
>> to allow for a tight fit.
>>
>> If I connect the speaker and work with the plug to properly seat the
>> connection, everything works fine.
>>
>> Obviously, I don't want to start messing with the jack and make things
>> worse, but I'm wondering if others have had this issue,and if so, how you
>> might have resolved it.
>>
>> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>
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