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

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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