How to fix clip of UHF antenna?

[idiotbox]

The plastic clip on the UHF antenna from my 1975 Quasar TV broke before it got to me. See photo here:

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/...s27cc0e12.jpeg


The plastic edge of the groove is broken on one side so it won't stay clipped to the straight antenna and doesn't look as cool. Does anyone have any ideas how to attach the UHF antenna to the VHF antenna for the sake of aesthetics (short of duct tape)?

[Celt]

If you still have the broken piece...Crazy Glue it.

[idiotbox]

Originally Posted by Celt

If you still have the broken piece...Crazy Glue it.

Unfortunately the antenna was broken when I purchased it.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by Celt

If you still have the broken piece...Crazy Glue it.

The plastic assembly is made of polyethylene plastic and super glue wont hold. It's similar to the covers on coffee cans and such. It seems that the plastisizers dry out.
I've seen them at thrift shops and garage sales, with the operating manual from the set, as many times, they were never used.

[zeno]

Change it to a bow-tie antenna. Looks & works better.

73 Zeno

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by zeno

Change it to a bow-tie antenna. Looks & works better.

73 Zeno

That's what I thought the OP had. I didn't look at the picture.

[Electronic M]

If you can find the piece that chipped off you could super glue it back on, let it dry/cure, and see if it holds when clipping the antenna on.

If you can't fix it I'd recommend looking for another antenna or doing without it since duct tape or the like left on the antenna could wear the finish or gum up the telescoping action. There is no analog UHF unless you happen to have an agile modulator or live near one of the few LP analog stations (which are going to be phased out soon) so that antenna likely is not useful any way.

[Celt]

Maybe drill two small holes in the plastic and use a nylon tie to wrap around the antenna mast.

[old_coot88]

Use 'Shoe Goo' from your local hardware store. The stuff has super agressive adhesion, yet can be pulled loose if ever needed. Cures fairly fast too, and is not rock hard like epoxy.
Once you have a tube of the stuff you'll find a jillion uses for it.

[stromberg67]

I checked to see if I had one i could spare with no luck. Perhaps another collector might be able to help with a replacement.
Hope you are successful in your repair.
Kevin

[MIPS]

Get some of that putty stuff that hardens. Shape it and then drill or file it to fit.

[old_coot88]

Just to clarify my suggestion re. Shoe Goo: don't use it for reattaching the broke-off piece, use it to stick the UHF loop to the rod.

[idiotbox]

Thanks for the advice guys!