need some help with trx 2.4 reciever
 

hey everyone i got a e revo brushless with the top qualifier 2.4 radio it comes with now i noticed that the little metal thing on the end of the antenna was bent after i rolled it so i bent it back and now the truck will lose all power and steering does anyone know if i can just replace the antenna with a new wire or does it need to be something special?

thanks guys for any help u can give