Abstract: Apparatus for forming an antenna of the self standing type suitable for use with citizen band radios and the like wherein the antenna conductor is embedded within a resin jacket. A plurality of glass fibers are dispensed from spools to form four strands equidistantly disposed about a needle through which the antenna conductor is pulled. The conductor and strands are therein immediately drawn into a gathering die, and the assembly is shaped and cured within an elongated cylindrical heated glass tube for curing purposes. After curing the antenna is cooled and then cut to length.