Thanks to all who responded.  Since the PICMASTER seems to have
universal approval (with the possible exception of the price ;-), I
will probably go with it.  My compliments to this group for the rapid
and helpful posts.

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Jamie W. Burnside        M.I.T. Lincoln Laboratory
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Phone: 617-981-4511      Lexington, MA  02173 USA
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