Sony UWP transmitter antenna tip replacement? UTX-B03

[Laurence T]

Hi guys,

 

Returned home from a shoot the other night and realized that the rubber/vinyl 'tip' of one of my Sony UWP-D transmitters (UTX-b03) was missing. (see pics)

 

The internal wire of the antenna is exposed, however repeated tests have shown there doesn't seem to be any detrimental effect at all (yet) -  on range or audio quality.

 

Can I just add any tip/cover to the antenna or do I have to replace the entire antenna? 

 

Hope you can help - thanks in advance!

[LarryF]

Any tip or cover will work. It could be made of lead or kryptonite and that short a piece wouldn't affect the antenna. A small piece of shrink tubing or soft tubing from the hardware will work just fine and keep the wire end from poking talent.

Best Regards,

Larry Fisher

[soundtrane]

I use kryptonite (got lots of it, some for smoking and some for antennas)

 

-vin

[Laurence T]

Thanks all. Appreciate the help!

[stefanosound]

...may be this can help...

http://www.ebay.it/itm/Tamiya-AO-RC-Car-Parts-Antenna-Cap-Set-AO-5047-84189/371573756642?hash=item56838592e2:g:nI4AAOSwc-tY3mHx

 

[berniebeaudry]

They would likely have the tips Rado linked at a hobby store that carries RC planes, cars, etc.

[IronFilm]

On 11/11/2017 at 3:12 AM, stefanosound said:

...may be this can help...

http://www.ebay.it/itm/Tamiya-AO-RC-Car-Parts-Antenna-Cap-Set-AO-5047-84189/371573756642?hash=item56838592e2:g:nI4AAOSwc-tY3mHx

 

Ohhh... cheers, hadn't thought of looking into RC hobby parts for these!