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Broken antenna. Is it possible to reconnect the copper wire?? talkabout 250

  • Herbert Tarreyon
    Herbert Tarreyon Mar 30, 2016

    Sorry to hear of your broken antenna. This is no reason to discard the radio, however. This may be a good opportunity for you to do some experimenting. For example you may make an antenna repair by simply attaching a wire to the stub which is still on the radio with a small alligator clip. Begin with a length of 16 or 20 ga. wire about a foot long. Experiment with coiling the wire as opposed to using it straight. Try a piece of wire such as a coathanger. You will not harm your radio with this type of experimenting and it may be a period of enlightenment for you. Good Luck.

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Sorry,but no. The radio is non-repairable once the antenna has been removed.

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