asked on
Can a snapped antenna be mended?
I have snapped the antenna of our baby monitor off very close to the base: can this be mended? I can upload a photo if that helps?
Wireless Hardware
Last Comment
John
It depends on the kind of antenna and the kind of damage.. so any image would help. A radio repair shop should be a able to do this.
ASKER
Thanks for your prompt reply; how can I up load a photo?
Add a comment and click the "attach file" link under the comment.
Then browse to your file and upload.
Also, you may be able to contact the manufacturer of your monitor and order a replacement.
Then browse to your file and upload.
Also, you may be able to contact the manufacturer of your monitor and order a replacement.
Your help has saved me hundreds of hours of internet surfing.
fblack61
The likelihood is that you will have to replace the monitor. There was most likely a wire embedded in the part that snapped off.
ASKER
SOLUTION
Log in or sign up to see answer
Become an EE member today7-DAY FREE TRIAL
Members can start a 7-Day Free trial then enjoy unlimited access to the platform
or
Learn why we charge membership fees
We get it - no one likes a content blocker. Take one extra minute and find out why we block content.
Not exactly the question you had in mind?
Sign up for an EE membership and get your own personalized solution. With an EE membership, you can ask unlimited troubleshooting, research, or opinion questions.
ask a questionSOLUTION
Get an unlimited membership to EE for less than $4 a week.
Unlimited question asking, solutions, articles and more.
ASKER
Thaks for both comments. I couldn't personally but my dad was an electrician so maybe he could with some instruction. Although when he looked at it he said he couldn't see how it could be done. Is it a big/difficult job?
Get an unlimited membership to EE for less than $4 a week.
Unlimited question asking, solutions, articles and more.
You will not likely get a good connection with the foil. The connection will be intermittent. If you look in my profile, I experiment with this stuff as well.
Not in my profile but one of my clients is an antenna manufacturer
ASKER
I have emailed Motorola (the manufacturer) so I'll see what they say. As it's a baby monitor for my twins, I really need a good connection all the time: may have to bite the bullet and replace the whole monitor. Thanks so much for your help. X
All of life is about relationships, and EE has made a viirtual community a real community. It lifts everyone's boat
William Peck
I think so. If the antenna is intermittent (as I believe likely to happen, give the fragile nature of the foil) then you will not have the benefit you need.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
Get an unlimited membership to EE for less than $4 a week.
Unlimited question asking, solutions, articles and more.
ASKER
Wow that is a great baby monitor: it would allow us to move the twins' cots rather than having to have them side by side as there are two camers.Thanks so much. And thanks to all for your help. X
Anytime. From one parent to another.
Also, if one child is sick and the other is not, you can have them in separate rooms and still keep an eye on them.
Also, if one child is sick and the other is not, you can have them in separate rooms and still keep an eye on them.
Get an unlimited membership to EE for less than $4 a week.
Unlimited question asking, solutions, articles and more.
As one who raised children and now has grandchildren, be sure to rely upon your natural senses and hearing as well.
John, I couldn't agree with you more.
You could sort that with a paperclip, a thin drinking straw and some baking foil!
This is the best money I have ever spent. I cannot not tell you how many times these folks have saved my bacon. I learn so much from the contributors.
rwheeler23
Unit has to be replaced.