Ed:

Well, that's what I'm doing for now.

As I indicated, the problem isn't too serious, in that once I get the 
speaker plug seated in there and just leave it alone, things work fine.

I just thought I'd ask to see if I'm the only one who has experienced this 
issue with the 590.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Malmgren" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: Question On TS590 External Speaker Jack


> Gm Tom, I am not sure but probably that jack is soldered to a circuit 
> board
> which makes them pretty flimzy in my opinion.  I had that same thing with
> another rig and when I sent it in for another problem I had them solder it
> back in place.  So when plugging into that jack do so with care.  good 
> luck.
> Ed   K7UC
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 8:31 AM
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> 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
>