[MRCA] BC-611 Antenna Plastic Sheath

[Bill]

Hello,
   The black plastic sheath around the antenna of my BC-611 has broken 
at the bottom. The antenna is no longer in a position to work the on/off 
switch.
   My question would be, what kind of plastic is this? If it is a 
styrene I can use a solvent glue that welds the broken parts. If it is a 
Bakelite, i can use a super glue or an epoxy. I am guessing that it is a 
thermosetting plastic and the epoxy or super glue is the trick.
   The antenna is stressed over a couple of solder lugs of a tube 
socket, so it is no wonder the material fatigued after so many years. 
"Trimming" the solder lugs might allow the antenna to relax a little and 
not break the plastic again.
   What has your experience been?

Thanks,
             Bill KA8WTK