> i think he was talking about the possibility that your "crystal" might be a
> complete oscillator (there are some out there like he described: 14pin dip
> size, with only the pins 1,7,8,14).
>
> if it's actually a crystal (usually a 2pin metal case), you need the
> approx. 20pF caps somebody else mentioned. if it's a resonator (usually
> 3pin and not metal), it might or not have the caps built in (if it hasn't,
> you need them, too). if it's an oscillators like the above mentioned it
> needs a connection to the power supply.

That's got to be what I have wrong.  The schematic makes it look like
a simple two lead crystal.  I'll see if I can find an oscillator that
will work.

Thanks for the info,
Lloyd