Help: paltalk tech question

Subject: paltalk tech question
From: mkebenn
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 07:06 AM

When I get "handed the mic", does the audio still come thru my system, or is it a send and receive situation? If it continues, I'd need to cut the sound at this end. Mike

Subject: RE: Help: paltalk tech question
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 07:20 AM

Mike, there is a "hands free" (or full duplex) set up in Paltalk that can be used for a one to one conversation but in the groups, you need to hold the control key down to be heard and it is sraight send and receive.

Jon

Subject: RE: Help: paltalk tech question
From: mkebenn
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 07:36 AM

Maybe I'm missin' something, Jon, but how do I play and hold a key down? Mike

Subject: RE: Help: paltalk tech question
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 07:41 AM

The accessibiliy options in Windows - settings/control panel (you may need to install this using add/remove programs depending on your current Windows installation) provides a software solution.

The other solutions are mechanical ones - mine is a packet of cigarette papers wedged between shift and cotrol. There was another thread on this recently but I can't find it (I'm a bit pushed for time righ now).

Jon

Subject: RE: Help: paltalk tech question
From: bigchuck
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 07:43 AM

Mike, various of us do different things, but what has worked well for me is a little wooden wedge that I cut from a shingle. I press the key down and stick the wedge between the key and the edge of the keyboard. I know that some folks use a weight or a spring clamp or folded cardboard. Experiment.
Sandy

Subject: RE: Help: paltalk tech question
From: mkebenn
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 07:46 AM

Thanks guys, is shift or control or both the operative key? Mike

Subject: RE: Help: paltalk tech question
From: Catrin
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 08:14 AM

control only (not shift)

Subject: RE: Help: paltalk tech question
From:
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 12:51 PM

Thanks, Catrin, Mike

Subject: RE: Help: paltalk tech question
From: IvanB
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 03:44 PM

Mike, I started the thread referred to by Jon above, and I've just refreshed it. You can find it here