Dwayne Reid wrote:

> You could use IR, but unless there is a real problem implementing a
> connector and cable for your truck mounted box, why bother?

There is a "real problem" implementing a connector but it is not an impossible
problem.  It is more like "I'm going with the IR and fall back on the connector
idea if I can't make it work".  The original design was to use a connector and it
has been a problem the whole time but the customer was willing to deal with it if
no other options were available.  On the other hand, this is the age of wireless
(via RF or IR) so it would make a good selling point to NOT have the connector.
Added to that, there is a TREMENDOUS opertunity to learn this IrDA technology that
I don't know yet.  Even if I don't make it work, I HAVE to try just for the
educational benefits.  Makes for a very good reason as to why I would "bother"
with it.  Another plus is the benifit to all the other PICsters out there that
would want to utilize this feature as more us us start to get PDA's of our own.