[email]anglomont@yahoo.com[/email] wrote in news:1163336332.998501.219740
@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com:
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> the majority of noise seems to be 'generated' by the integrated
> soundchip or power supply
> so there is this real time filter software called Solicall but they do
> not have the win98 version.Is the standard soundcard designed for
> electret mic-i.e.has approx 5volts on mic jack?
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No, I've never seen DC on the mic jacks....

A good solution to this problem may be to bypass the problem and get a
Skype phone, either USB direct or one like my Linksys CIT200:
[url]http://tinyurl.com/okyet[/url]
(to preview the monsterous Linksys URL use:
[url]http://preview.tinyurl.com/okyet[/url]

The CIT200 has a base station that plugs into your USB port and handler
software that redirects the wav data to the base repeater on 1900 Mhz.
Mine works 2 houses away just fine, letting you carry the little handset
like you would a house phone portable, making and answering Skype calls
wherever you may be. Audio is perfect, as is the LOUD speakerphone in
the handset. Uses common AA Ni-Mh batteries and the little stand
recharges them without overcharging them just fine.

If you get a CIT200, don't boot Skype. Boot the CIT200 handler and let
it boot Skype so it configures it properly. Works great and you're not
tied down to your computer or have to wear a headset around.

I did a Google search and the street price has dropped to between 60-65
US dollars. CompuPlus has it for $US62. Retail is $99.


Larry