I've been working on this same project for the past couple of weeks. My biggest hurdle has so far been a Vista/Bluetooth driver issue. Ended up using BlueSoleil (was the only thing that made any bluetooth work w/ my PC). I see what you're getting at above would appreciate any help since I haven't coded anything in 10 years. Been getting my info by doing a lot of forum digging &by molarkey - Ideas, requests