so I have a used austin spectra antenna. i was taking a look at it today and realized that the fragile metal tab connector had hairline cracks running through it. It was just a matter of time before it broke off. I went ahead and took apart most of the antenna that I could.. took the spring coil off, the rubber washers, the metal screw ring.
4 questions:
1. what are your opinions on soldering on some sort of new connector? Perhaps I could do something instead of the little tab that breaks off for people. I'm thinking copper, although the original piece was silver colored.
2. does anyone know what is underneath/ how to remove the section of the antenna that is inside of the spring coil? It seems pretty flimsy and since I have it all apart I figured I might as well make sure everythings good in there.
3. Anyone know if the little white piece that holds the metal tab can be easily removed?
4. is there somewhere to buy parts for this antenna?
I attached a generic pic to jog some peoples memory.. but if I solder on a new piece, etc, I will take pics and maybe write up a how to.
Thanks all
4 questions:
1. what are your opinions on soldering on some sort of new connector? Perhaps I could do something instead of the little tab that breaks off for people. I'm thinking copper, although the original piece was silver colored.
2. does anyone know what is underneath/ how to remove the section of the antenna that is inside of the spring coil? It seems pretty flimsy and since I have it all apart I figured I might as well make sure everythings good in there.
3. Anyone know if the little white piece that holds the metal tab can be easily removed?
4. is there somewhere to buy parts for this antenna?
I attached a generic pic to jog some peoples memory.. but if I solder on a new piece, etc, I will take pics and maybe write up a how to.
Thanks all