How to fix my broken antena?

[Rakuda]

Something terrible just happen:-(

My antena cable has just been cut by accident! The radio system is 27MHz.

3 cm still are connected to the reciver. Is it ok to just strip both ends and reconnect them with a metal sleeve?

OriginalEuipmentManufacturers always recommend not to cut an antena cable, but this just happen by accident.

Thanks for your help

[Cake Eater]

You colud try connecting it that way, but you might loose a little range. If you have some soldering skills, I would suggest going to the hobby store and purchasing a new antenna wire the same length as the original wire (if its longer, cut to the correct length) and attach it to the same spot as the current wire.

[Rakuda]

Ok,
i will try with the sleeve first and see how the range has been changed.
THANKS for the advice.

[relic1]

here is you a replacement just solder it in place on the board you shouldn't lose any range if you just replace it
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPWA0&P=7

[NMike]

is range really that important? most guys are just 5 feet away when crawling

[Mortimer Snerd]

I'd replace it. Your LHS should be able to do it for a nominal fee if you don't feel comfortable soldering. If you splice it you also run the risk of increased glitching.

[Rakuda]

Thank you guys,
I just got an spare antena from the LHS. Have to check the reciver inside to estimate if I can handle the soledering work by myself

[Mortimer Snerd]

Use a very small tip on a very hot iron. Works great.