WRVS912 Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 Does the rubber magnet protectors that come with the magnetic antenna Mounts affect the groundplane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sshannon Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, WRUU653 said: @Sshannon I find to be a good example of how to be on the forum, helpful as often as possible and almost always one to take the high road. @MichaelLAX I have also witnessed being helpful to others here including me. I don't always agree with his approach, I will say you know where he stands. The signature as I see it was intended to provoke, push buttons. Mission accomplished. So respectfully sure you could ignore it and by that theory you could ignore @MichaelLAX's response. I thought @Sab02r was being a big person in removing it. As for "I don't make a habit of kowtowing to the perpetually offended" That just proves what the intent was in the first place. And that is the problem as I see it. Be good humans or don't, your choice. Why do I bother with my thoughts here? I enjoy the community and I like learning and helping others. That is what I enjoyed in my work before I retired. I like radios. The stuff in this thread... not so much. You’re absolutely right. I should have ignored @MichaelLAX; it wasn’t my place to react. I have no excuse. WRUU653 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wrvq441 Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 Further more; this doesn’t sit well with me that a person was bullied into removing their signature. If you don’t like something, don’t look at it. This past presidential election we had people in my neighborhood with yard signs for the candidate that they were supporting. Some were opposite of my beliefs, but I will defend that person’s right to vote for who they choose. If I ever catch someone vandalizing one of those signs, even if opposite my beliefs, I would put my foot right up their ass. WRUU653 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sshannon Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, Wrvq441 said: Further more; this doesn’t sit well with me that a person was bullied into removing their signature. If you don’t like something, don’t look at it. This past presidential election we had people in my neighborhood with yard signs for the candidate that they were supporting. Some were opposite of my beliefs, but I will defend that person’s right to vote for who they choose. If I ever catch someone vandalizing one of those signs, even if opposite my beliefs, I would put my foot right up their ass. That’s what I was reacting to also, but I think it’s better to just let it go, at least that’s what I’m going to do. I can always put @MichaelLAXon my ignore list for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sshannon Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 This may be helpful in future situations. The ignore list includes very useful granularity. You can choose to ignore posts, messages, mentions, or signatures, individually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WRUU653 Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 52 minutes ago, marcspaz said: I wanted to stay out of this To be fair so did I and I didn't succeed either. 20 minutes ago, Sshannon said: it wasn’t my place to react I wouldn't say that. We all do. I just felt things were really going off the rails so I reacted as well. 22 minutes ago, Wrvq441 said: I would put my foot right up their ass. And I just about spit my coffee out! OMG you are from Wisconsin and that was classic Red Forman I love it. Best post ever. Let's call it good and all get a coffee (or whatever your favorite beverage is). Wrvq441 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wrvq441 Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 I’m good now. Thank you everyone for tolerating my rant. I will admit; I am very protective when it comes to freedom of speech. Even if I don’t like what is being said, it’s a right. Happy Monday everyone. Nine degrees here, but the sun is shining. It’s going to be a good day. Tuesday’s forecast is -12. Yes, Fahrenheit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sshannon Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, Wrvq441 said: I’m good now. Thank you everyone for tolerating my rant. I will admit; I am very protective when it comes to freedom of speech. Even if I don’t like what is being said, it’s a right. Happy Monday everyone. Nine degrees here, but the sun is shining. It’s going to be a good day. Tuesday’s forecast is -12. Yes, Fahrenheit. Happy Monday, my butt. It’s cold outside. Wrvq441 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WRUU653 Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 42 minutes ago, Wrvq441 said: Happy Monday everyone 38 minutes ago, Sshannon said: It’s cold outside We have people in Minnesota and North Dakota that's as close as I get to -12 so you won't hear me complain about the cold.... wait, what? -34!!! Real feel -31? what kind of weather app crack is that? It's -34 but at least it feels like -31? The app should just say warning stay inside. As usual the site is restricting my number of likes so Happy Monday and stay warm. I removed my weather info out of respect to you both. Sshannon and WRVX790 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 marcspaz Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Sshannon said: ...In true or ideal communism (which exists absolutely nowhere as a functioning government) everyone contributes equally and shares equally and there is no state. But the point is that even if @Sab02r had an inaccurate signature, @MichaelLAX had no business taking him to task in a public post. If he was offended he could have written him a PM. Better yet he could have ignored the sig, .... Wow, someone voted down my comment? Sheesh... so much for trying to help. Guess someone missed the "don't get but-hurt' part. As far as your comments, Steve, I agree. Unfortunately true communism as you mentioned would be perfect, but human beings are inherently selfish and lazy. I guess that's why it has never worked. And yes, ignoring it or a PM would be better, for sure. Sshannon and Sab02r 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sab02r Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 Clearly I am responsible for causing this thread to take a downward turn, and for that I apologize. Since the US is neither socialist nor communist, I didn't, and still don't see that the content of the phrases that I co-opted into my signature temporarily were actually all that objectionable. MichaelLAX is correct however, that political statements such as the one I made, really have no place on this board. No one should be ignoring, blocking, or cancelling valuable input from others due to my poor judgement. Onward and upward...including the temperature please! Sshannon, MichaelLAX and WRUU653 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sshannon Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sab02r said: Clearly I am responsible for causing this thread to take a downward turn, and for that I apologize. Since the US is neither socialist nor communist, I didn't, and still don't see that the content of the phrases that I co-opted into my signature temporarily were actually all that objectionable. MichaelLAX is correct however, that political statements such as the one I made, really have no place on this board. No one should be ignoring, blocking, or cancelling valuable input from others due to my poor judgement. Onward and upward...including the temperature please! If I have added anyone to my ignore list, it’s certainly not your fault and it wouldn’t be entirely due to this thread anyway. And now we know that we all have the tools to ignore others’ signatures. Sab02r 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WRVS912 Posted January 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Now, this is waaaayy better than my question being answered. But I'm out of popcorn now.... marcspaz and MichaelLAX 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Lscott Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 18 minutes ago, WRVS912 said: Now, this is waaaayy better than my question being answered. But I'm out of popcorn now.... I think the concession counter is still open. marcspaz and WRVS912 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WRVX790 Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 8:30 AM, Sab02r said: Hmm...my escapement mechanism is .45acp, which should conduct me to either my 12ga repulsion mechanism, or my .308 powered defeatment mechanism...which is only necessary if my avoidance mechanism fails. You had me at .45 ACP. Sshannon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WRVX790 Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 SO! I have a question pertaining to the THREAD TOPIC! Imagine that! The body of my Ford veehickle is made from alyewminiyum sheet... I wish to locate a mobile GMRS antenna on the roof, but a MAGNETIC MOUNT will not work for obvious reasons... So... I had considered using 3M VHB tape, the same stuff used to attach sheet glass to the exterior of skyscrapers... I've used the stuff before and it works extremely well in tension, less so in shear. The antenna in question is the short, stubby Midland tuned to/for 462 magigahertz. I'll use the best coax I can afford so as not to lose many RF electricities before they're squirted from said antenna. Said tape is perhaps 1/16" thick at best. Will I lose much of any ground plane? I suspect not, based on what few good replies herein have stated... I am only seeking corroboration. Thank you in ADVANCE, gentlefolks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sshannon Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, WhiskeyRomeo790 said: SO! I have a question pertaining to the THREAD TOPIC! Imagine that! The body of my Ford veehickle is made from alyewminiyum sheet... I wish to locate a mobile GMRS antenna on the roof, but a MAGNETIC MOUNT will not work for obvious reasons... So... I had considered using 3M VHB tape, the same stuff used to attach sheet glass to the exterior of skyscrapers... I've used the stuff before and it works extremely well in tension, less so in shear. The antenna in question is the short, stubby Midland tuned to/for 462 magigahertz. I'll use the best coax I can afford so as not to lose many RF electricities before they're squirted from said antenna. Said tape is perhaps 1/16" thick at best. Will I lose much of any ground plane? I suspect not, based on what few good replies herein have stated... I am only seeking corroboration. Thank you in ADVANCE, gentlefolks! You should be fine. There are also vacuum mounts or peel and stick steel discs that the magnetic mount will stick to. WRUU653, WRVX790 and marcspaz 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WRVX790 Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 STEVE! D'oh! Peel-and-stick steel discs! *facepalm* Why didn't I think of those? first... You are a GENIUS. Hee! Thanks a metric boatload! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sshannon Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 16 minutes ago, WhiskeyRomeo790 said: STEVE! D'oh! Peel-and-stick steel discs! *facepalm* Why didn't I think of those? first... You are a GENIUS. Hee! Thanks a metric boatload! I’ve never tried these, and there are several out there. Here’s one: https://off-roadcomms.com/products/self-adhesive-magnetic-antenna-mount-plate WRUU653 and WRVX790 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WRVX790 Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 Notice what kind of tape they're using... *thumbsup* Thanks again, S.S. Sshannon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bd348 Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 Several sizes of stick-on steel discs WRUU653 and WRVX790 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-2 Sab02r Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 Hmm...my escapement mechanism is .45acp, which should conduct me to either my 12ga repulsion mechanism, or my .308 powered defeatment mechanism...which is only necessary if my avoidance mechanism fails. marcspaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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