> #include <16c84.h>
> #use delay(clock=4000000)
> #use rs232(baud=9600, xmit=PIN_B2, rcv=PIN_B3)
>
> void senddata()
> {
> putc(85);
> putc(85);
> putc(255);
> putc(255);
> putc(1);
> puts("abcdefgh");
> }
>
> void main()
> {
>  while (1)
>   {
>    senddata();
>    delay_ms(2000);
>   }
> }
>
> does not seem to work.  In addition, pin B2 remains high except when
> sending data, which I don't want.  I can't seem to figure out what the
> problem is, and CCS has not helped me.  If anyone can shed any light, I
> would be most appreciative.
>
> Are there any tricks I may be missing here?  Why does the Pin stay high
> all of the time?

If you are using transistors to drive the RS232 then you need to change
#use to

#use rs232(baud=9600, xmit=PIN_B2, rcv=PIN_B3, invert)

otherwise is should work.

Elvin