Antenna loose connection - thoughts & actions please

[Tramline]

I was using my RB yesterday outside and picking up around 100 flights when suddenly all the aircraft 'Timed out' and the screen went blank.  I found that the stock Antenna sheath was loose and coming away from the back of the connector into the RB.  It had come completely away from the connector.  I pushed it back into the connector and the flights returned to around 10 but a bit of fiddling around with the cable and connector it returned to 100 flights.   

I'm disappointed, it seems the most important connection is the weakest link.

Obviously this needs a permanent repair but I'd be grateful if anyone could advise me how much this would cost and the turnaround time from W&S.

Also, has anyone actually bought a new stock antenna?  If so how much did it cost?

Many thanks,

Paul

[Bob SEN]

Hi Paul

I bought one yesterday from Waters & Stanton for mine...... was £19:95, dont know about postage though cos I only live 3 miles away from there............ wouldnt think it would be much though..

http://www.wsplc.com/acatalog/Airnav_Radarbox.html

give them a bell.....

cheers

Bob

[Budgie]

Can you not just solder a new SMA connector on the end?
You should be able to get them from the likes of Maplins.

[Team Spirit]

Paul,

I've still got my stock antenna...I don't use it as my ANRB uses a Radar Extender antenna. If it helps you're welcome to it.

[Tramline]

Paul,

I've still got my stock antenna...I don't use it as my ANRB uses a Radar Extender antenna. If it helps you're welcome to it.

Dave, thats much appreciated -could you PM me your details and we can sort postage/payment etc.

Thanks again, Paul

[Team Spirit]

Hi, morning Paul,

I've popped a PM to you.

Cheers Dave.