Broken airport antenna female plug?

So, my airport t-antenna's needle plug broke. I replaced it with a wire safety pin. Worked wonerfully. The wifi connection was just as good, and it was cheaper than spending $40 on a new t-antenna.
Unfortunately, today, I knocked it out accidentally and now when I place it back in it just falls out. It's loose. It doesn't hold itself in. And even when I hold it in, it doesn't pick up a signal. I have no idea what's wrong.
Is there any way I can fix it?

buy a USB WiFi adapter, make sure it is compatable with your version of OS,  cheaper faster more efficient than airport.

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