[Ham-Mac] Re: Ham-Mac Digest, Vol 43, Issue 13

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Sorry for late reply, I've been on holiday.

I had the same problem when I purchased 2 of these some time ago for use
with my Dual G4 and a PC (I like keeping mice as similar as possible). RFI
made the mouse think I had pressed both buttons - I couldn't stop it.

I rang Apple and complained they clearly didn't meet the European CE
standard, even though they were so marked (ok, perhaps expecting them to
cope with 100W of RF only 2 feet away was pushing it :-).
Apple tech didn't even understand what I was saying either.

I did a deal, returned them and replaced with a Logitech S-530-MAC cordless
keyboard and mouse. Apple wouldn't refund, so I had to do an exchange
(sometimes its easier to go with the flow).

I've had no problems with the Logitech stuff (uses 2.4GHz I think).

For the PC, I bought a Logitech 650 Wireless Laser mouse (I think that's the
model), it was the closest mouse to the Mac one.

Both these products have been very satisfactory (they do not interact with
each other and no RFI probs), I really use the extra buttons on the mice and
the K/B (never thought I would) - configured the iPhoto button to launch
MacLoggerDX :-).

K/B uses 2 AAA batteries, which were almost dead when I returned from 2
weeks hol - they have lasted over a year.
Both mice go through 2 AAs every 2 months - used approx 16hrs a day - I use
lithium rechargeables for them.


On 27/8/07 09:01, "ham-mac-request at mailman.qth.net"
<ham-mac-request at mailman.qth.net> sent:

> From: Richard Kriss <aa5vu at sbcglobal.net>
> Reply-To: Mac enthusiasts involved in amateur radio applications
> <ham-mac at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:26:54 -0500
> To: ham-mac <ham-mac at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Ham-Mac] RFI and Corded Apple Mouse
> 
> 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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