G'day all,

Is it possible to "TAP" the crystal oscillator from a PIC device using a
high impedance schmitt trigger (74HC14?) or something the like?.

I need a buffered 4MHz signal for the rest of the system and it would be nice
if I can save $$ on a seperate "canned" oscillator.

The frequency of the crystal MUST NOT be altered as it also sets baud rates.
(Actually, some slight, (<1%) variation can be tolarated.)

Anyone out there with any ideas, pointers, or various other pieces of info
that might be construed as useful to me in my quest for cheapness?

Jim