I don't know why it doesn't work, but there's no option that I can find to make it work. I've noticed that after you edit an image, UBB adds some more stuff to it. You might just be able to cut and paste that additional stuff into your sig and have it work.
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Doug "Pyro" Balmos
HiTech Creations
"If it's stupid but works, it's not stupid."