Low quality exports as .wmv files

Hello,
I'm using Premiere Pro CS4/Windows XP.
I've seen a couple other posts relating to this subject, but was wondering if someone could advise me on the best way to export to achieve a 320x240 wmv file. I'm scaling down from an avi file, edited with chroma key so I could replace the background.
I tried some of the NTSC Source export settings, but was unable to open the exported wmvs on my computer. The only setting that seems to work is the Zune Video setting, which specifically exports to the size I need. However, the quality is not very good.
Will I ever be able to achieve a wmv file that matches the quality of H264/mp4? We're using a webcast service which requires us to upload either wmv or flv videos, so are rather limited.
If anyone can recommend the best settings, I would be extremely grateful.
Thank you,
Christine

hiya,
might as well post this here....
Bill...just did wmv export for youtube ( sample as per other thread )
to bring into focus for this post...I am putting my project settings too...basically I matched the project settings except for the audio going down to 44khz from 48...  I coulda kept that at 48khz...
IF THIS was interlaced I would check the box that says " allow interleaving "...
IF THIS was interlaced that I want to export progressive I would check "deinterlace" and NOT have allow interleaving" checked....also I would make the progressive dimensions roughly HALF of the interleaved size...cause you lose half the vertical resolution going from interleaved to progressive.
In my sample for youtube I really crank up the bitrate... seems to work well....as it gets converted by youtube...
added some youtube screens also, reference how to upload the video to that place...for Bill ----
NOTE: The settings put you into a custom mode...where you are choosing all your settings..not a preset ...
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