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replacing radio shack 216 antenna??? has anyone done this?

niceguy71

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hello all has anyone replaced thier radio shack 216 handheld CB antenna? I see a pair on Ebay I want to buy but one needs an antenna... ebay also sells the correct TRC antenna.... but how much work is it to replace? looks like just one screw in the bottom? or does it have to be soldered? if anyone knows I'd appreciate it
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It was a long time ago, but if I recall correctly, it was just the one screw at the bottom and the antenna pulled out through the case.

Should be a super easy fix. I believe the screw had some glue over it to keep it from coming loose. Might want to add something once you have it all put back together.
 
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