So here's a tool you need. Mike socket wrench.

[nomadradio]

The round nut used to hold a 4-pin or 5-pin mike socket to the radio has four slots. This tool is built to engage those slots so it can be removed and put back without destroying it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1748786678...d=link&campid=5336136228&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

Bought two of them years ago, and some schmuck stole one of them. Forgot where they came from until stumbling across the Ebay dealer "tex-pan" again. I restocked, and it appears he has more of them to sell.

I have found no other source for a proper and robust tool to do this job.

73

 

[Recon]

The round nut used to hold a 4-pin or 5-pin mike socket to the radio has four slots. This tool is built to engage those slots so it can be removed and put back without destroying it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174878667880?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Bought two of them years ago, and some schmuck stole one of them. Forgot where they came from until stumbling across the Ebay dealer "tex-pan" again. I restocked, and it appears he has more of them to sell.

I have found no other source for a proper and robust tool to do this job.

73

There's nothing better than having the correct tool for the job.

 

[TM86]

There's nothing better than having the correct tool for the job.

Yep. That's why I grabbed on of these bad boys before he's sold out and has to go make another batch.

 

[nomadradio]

go make another batch.

Must be some kind of tool genius makes them. Did some asking around about getting copies made. Got asked "Stainless? What kind?" and "heat treated?"

Never did work up the nerve to hire a toolmaker for this. Now I'm glad I didn't.

73

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

The round nut used to hold a 4-pin or 5-pin mike socket to the radio has four slots. This tool is built to engage those slots so it can be removed and put back without destroying it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174878667880?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Bought two of them years ago, and some schmuck stole one of them. Forgot where they came from until stumbling across the Ebay dealer "tex-pan" again. I restocked, and it appears he has more of them to sell.

I have found no other source for a proper and robust tool to do this job.

73

Just ordered one, thanks for the heads up.

 

[Cabover Bob]

Another interesting tool Motorola ST-1180 ?

https://merc.li/jBk7s76Gb

 

[loosecannon]

looks like they are out of stock right now.

i remember seeing this exact product for sale on my local Craigslist years back, but of course didn't buy one back then.

i sure hope he starts selling more of them because i have always wanted one.
LC

 

[TM86]

Mine showed up. Seems to be pretty well made. It wasn't until I had it in hand that I realized the hole in the tool was to put a screwdriver through for leverage.

 

[sunbulls]

I made mine out of a PL-259 connector. The threads on it are exactly the same as the mic jack. Grind the threads off on the 259 with a Dremel barrel stone until it slips over the mic jack, then use a cutting disk to form the two notches. The photo best describes what I did. Sometimes I grip the tool with pliers when it's too tight. I like the idea of adding a couple holes for a crossbar.

 

[Holydvr]

Thanks for posting back when you did. I did pick one up. They seem to be very well made.

 

[nbsr]

sunbulls, I have always found beauty in simplicity and that is simply beautiful!

 

[Tokin]

The round nut used to hold a 4-pin or 5-pin mike socket to the radio has four slots. This tool is built to engage those slots so it can be removed and put back without destroying it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1748786678...d=link&campid=5336136228&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

Bought two of them years ago, and some schmuck stole one of them. Forgot where they came from until stumbling across the Ebay dealer "tex-pan" again. I restocked, and it appears he has more of them to sell.

I have found no other source for a proper and robust tool to do this job.

73

What do you use for the nuts on volume control, squelch ect? Do you use a basic stem socket like used in plumbing?