>with that with success.  This is the problem.  I don't have room for a
> - supply on this board.  Does anyone have a way that I can
> get this output up to a good ttl level with a meg ohm input

 You can use an open drain comparator like the TLC372 (Texas Inst.).
It will run from your single positive supply (2-18V) and includes
ground in the common mode input range.

                                      Mike