antenna balls

Do Antenna Balls Have a Purpose?

Popular Jack antenna ball (Christmas version).

An antenna ball is made of styrofoam or foamed plastic. Plastic variants are also commercially available. The ball for the antenna actually has a spherical shape and is placed on the tip of the antenna.  The antenna ball has been known since the 1960s and originally comes from the USA. At that … Read more

What Was the Deal with Antenna Balls?

yellow smiley face antenna ball

Fads come and go, yet they seem to have affected almost everything. And they spare nothing – not even the world of automobiles. Along with the latest automobile innovations of the time comes a history of curious fads and bizarre inventions. It’s amusing to think that many people will do anything for … Read more