VHF antenna crack, what to do?

Question

I have a couple hairline cracks toward the top of my Shakespear VHF antenna. The antenna is around 8' or so, and the cracks run lenghwise, about 4 inches, toward the top. Will this affect VHF reception? Can I seal the crack with 5200 or something?

Answer 1

Boldly step in to the 80's my friend. Cable tv...

Answer 2

if the cable wrapped around the shaft is not broken, you can seal it with a fiberglass wrap or an epoxy coating.

Answer 3

Epoxy glue but you will be buying a new 1 in time as long a the wire inside isn't broke From when you hit it>

Answer 4

Go to the auto store and get a fiberglass repair kit. Mix up the resin and wrap the cloth around the antenna, saturate it with the resin and let it dry. It will last a very long time and will have no effect on the antenna performance.