[Ham-Mac] RFI and Corded Apple Mouse

Richard Kriss aa5vu at sbcglobal.net
Sun Aug 26 10:26:54 EDT 2007


The new 20" iMac 2.4 GHz is really nice; however, I am having an RFI issue
with the white corded 3-button (Mighty?) mouse that Apple shipped with the
new iMac.

This is the corded version of the Mighty Mouse described at

<http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMor
e=MB111LL/A>

The problem is anytime I transmit on 20 meter with more than 50 watts the
mouse seems to detect the RF and starts toggling the main application and
all applications.  It is like clicking the F5 Expose key.  The problem has
been isolated to the mouse because it does not happen when I use my wife's
Microsoft Wireless mouse or the old Apple Pro mouse.

Anyone know how to fix this issue?  Calling Apple Care was a waste of time
as they don't even understand the term RFI and said to take it back to the
Apple Store for a replacement.  Something tells me a replacement will be
just as bad and I really don't want to waste money on a wireless version of
the same mouse that may have other issues.

73 Dick AA5VU




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