That's the nature of BNC connectors, you're right a new one will only do the 
same thing. I have a scanner like that as well, the one in my sun room and 
as long as you can secure the antenna to something, or make something like I 
did to go on the antenna and down on the top of the scanner, not much on top 
of it just enough to hold the antenna straight, that should be fine.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert C" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:59 PM
Subject: Scanner antenna


> Hi,
> I have a Bearcat BC350a scanner. It uses a right angle bnc antenna. The
> part that swivels has become loose and unless the antenna is standing
> perfectly straight up, will fall to one side or the other.
>
> I am looking for an alternate solution. Any ideas? I cannot do
> outdoors. I will also put this to the local hams. I could get a new one
> but I dont know that it will not also have the same issue.
>
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