DCS remote and a magnet ?

Clem,

Possibly not, however, why do so? Also, Velcro weights a lot less and should work just as well.

Further, Micro-Mark sells a holder that works well when mounted either vertically or horizontally.

I'm not sure, but there are articles that state a magnet can saturate inductors with the magnetic field and disrupt radio communications. It can also induce voltage changes as another way to disrupt signals. You are putting it pretty close to the remote circuit board by gluing it to the shell. Wouldn't a loop hook be a safer solution if you are trying to hang it on something?

George

Barry Broskowitz posted:

Clem,

Probably not, however, why do so? Also, Velcro weights a lot less and should work just as well.

Further, Micro-Mark sells a holder that works well when mounted either vertically or horizontally.

Velcro is a great option!

I wanted to a place to carry the Kadee uncoupling tool, a magnet would work far better than Velcro. Guess I'll go the the hardware and see what else I could use.

I'd be AMAZED if the magnet had any effect on your remote.  The magnetic field decays as the square of the distance, I just set my 2" x 1" x .5" neodymium magnet directly on the back of my DCS remote and tried it, no issues at all with operation. This is a magnet that is capable of lifting close to 100 pounds, so it's a pretty strong magnetic field.

I found a magnet did not bother the remote.  BUT, it was not as effective in holding it up as I thought it should be. I have used the following for the past  4 1/2 years:

I think his magnet is for a different purpose John.   He wants to stick the uncoupling tool to the remote.

Aha!  Guess I should have read the entire thread!

Clem, Get a tool belt G

Good one G  

I went with the Velcro but I think the tiny super magnet would be better. I just don't need any more DCS troubles than what I already have.

Clem

Clem, there's no problem putting a magnet on the remote.

gunrunnerjohn posted:

Clem, there's no problem putting a magnet on the remote.

GRJ, 

You are probably right based on your tests, but how close was the TIU to the remote? In theory, magnetic fields can interfere with radio signals, but there are ways, as you know, to protect against that. It could be that the remote doesn't have any electronics in it that are susceptible to magnetic interference. The TIU could be a different story.

Anyway, I do think Velcro is a bit more secure of a connection for the coupler tool. You wouldn't want to lose it Clem.

George

Well, the magnet isn't on the TIU, so that's not an issue.   Remember, I put a very strong magnet on the remote and had no effect.  The little magnets he's considering would have a much weaker field.

Magnet fields don't really affect RF signals, but they could conceivably affect the permeability of coil cores used in the RF section if strong enough.  However, I can't even imagine that being the case here.

I don't pass on the suitability of the magnet for the intended purpose, I was only answering the question if the magnet would affect the remote.  IMO, and in my test, no effect was observed.

Clem a pocket protector is the correct way to carry your pen/pencil, 6" scale, tire pressure gauge, small screwdrive and Kadee uncoupling tool,  Bruce

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That 's a good one Bruce I forgot all about those !    

JRJ  I'm going to try the magnet on another remote, I'll use the glue gun to fasten so i can take it off if I want to.

Still like GGG tool belt  combine that with the pocket protector and i'm ready. Of course i won't get down the narrow aisle

Have to get some hot pads also.

How come this isn't in the DCS companion ?

Clem

Plus you can carry a hammer for that problematic Lashup G