broken ss102

[Q-Bert]

Howdy -
My buddy just gave me a 102" ss whip that he sheared the threads off of. He was ready to throw it out, so I grabbed it thinking i might be able to still use it.

Here's what I was thinking....grind off the last 2 threads that are still on there, and then weld a bolt with the same threads where the old threads used to be.

Would something like that work, or would I not get any reception? And does anyone know what kind of threads are on the 102"?

Yes, I know this is a CB whip, but I figured somebody on here would have and idea....

Thanks in advance.

 

[mciupa]

I might be able to still use it.

If it is salvagable, go for it.

what kind of threads are on the 102"?

I think it is 3/8 "

Yes, I know this is a CB whip, but I figured somebody on here would have an idea....

What plans do you have for it, CB monitoring ? I can't imagine it is good
for anything else but...

 

[Q-Bert]

What plans do you have for it, CB monitoring ? I can't imagine it is good
for anything else but...

I will probably hook it up to a CB in one of my vehicles. I have heard that these antennas talk pretty good, and the car I have in mind should look pretty good with a 102 flying over it.

 

[KC4ZEX]

SS102

Thats just an old standard 102 in stainless steel whip with 3/8 x 24 thread like all standard mobile antennas. To make it hold you would need to weld it with a good staiinless welding rod. Don't know the current price but Radio shack used to sell the antenna for $15.00. I have cut the top of the rod off to make it work for low band freq's 30 thru50.

 

[Talktech]

Broken ss102

Bear in mind, if the shank is 102" long, it is to be used with the 6" spring at the base, for a total (resonant length of 108". If no spring is used, 102" will NOT be optimal for 27 Mhz--maybe the top end of 10 M. T/T