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I currently changed from a wireless keyboard/mouse combo to a Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (light mouse). This is attached to my TV and my previous wireless would reach a good 20'. now this MS wireless will only reach about 3'. I have to pull the remote out and put it near me everytime I want to use it.

Does anyone know of a Mod to the receiver in order to increase the range? (ie add an external antena)

BTW: the MS keyboard is this one: HERE

You're picking up interference from something. Could be your computer - if it's home built you may not have proper shielding.

There should be a way of forcing the mouse and kybd to change channels which might give you better reception. Usually there's a hole on the bottom of the mouse the you push the end of a paper clip through and that forces it to reconnect on a different channel - there should also be a button on the receiver.

i have that exact same combo...and it's much better than 3 ft. range. FP is right, it's probably interferance.

what about the obvious: old batteries? change 'em and give it a try.

Nope... Brand new batteries ... that came with it...
I will check into changing channels.
I really want 10'

BTW: are you using the PS2 or USB?
shouldnt matter

Duck... change the batteries. The batteries that come with them usually are crap, and there's no way of knowing how long they've been lying around on some warehouse shelf.