[TowerTalk] Computer RFI

[K8RI on TowerTalk]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Turner" <dezrat at copper.net>
To: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk at tm.net>
Cc: <TOWERTALK at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Computer RFI


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> On Wed, 22 Nov 2006 23:53:29 -0500, "K8RI on TowerTalk"
> <K8RI-on-TowerTalk at tm.net> wrote:
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>>This is what is known as "sleep mode" and is quite different from the
>>off mode.
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> That depends on the individual computer. When my computer is off but
> still plugged in, my mouse is still lit up. This is NOT "sleep"
> mode,it is completely off. The only way to shut off the mouse is to
> unplug the AC cord. Different computers may have different power
> arrangements.

You are of course, correct Bill. I don't use the standard kyboard input, but 
rather the USB which feeds an IR wireless unit and even USB has a hot lead 
as long as the power supply is turned on even with the computer off.
That's the way the one unit charges the batteries in the mouse.   There are 
truely wireless units with a WiFi connection using a PCI card available.


  Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com
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> Bill, W6WRT
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