I am running Windows XP with vs 6.03, my internet connection is with Direcway Sat (2way). My problem is I keep getting kicked off, time varies from 5 min to 1 hr? Been off line with DX4WIN just gettng back probably simple but I don't see it.... 73 Paul ka5y Trinidad TX __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com