How nice to hear I've inspired you
Another thing one can do is use the hotkey within PFE to pause PFE when the key is depressed. I have the same hot key allocated as the PTT hotkey. This means PFE pauses to allow the request to be made. Some may not like this feature, but at a busy airport it is a useful feature. The pause period can be set as required.
The reason I have two clients is mainly for sound but also for taking pressure of the server machine and allowing me to use programmes without interupting FS.
Server Machine: FS9, Track Ir & GC2/VB, Wide Server
Client1: AI Sep, AI smooth, TSR Autobrake, FDC, Wide Client. Also TOPCAT, B738 Fuel Calculator, ATR Take Off & Landing Calculator.
Client2: PFE, PFE Remote Text, FS Flight Keeper, ASE, FS Realtime, Wide Client.
I have a programme called Input Director running on all three machines that allows me to use one mouse and keyboard for all machines.
So, I have FDC sound coming from the speakers on Client1, but also I can use TOPCAT/fuel calculator etc., whilst FS boots up or if I need to whilst the sim is running.
Client2 sound gives me ATC from another speaker. I can also fiddle with ASE if required without interfering with the sim.
The engine and environment noise comes from the server machine.
I am pretty sure Windows 7 can handle sound in a much better way than XP, but I think I will stick with my setup. I will likely change to FSX at some stage but can see no need at present.
Good luck with your tweaking!
Best
Dave