> Is there a third possibility i dont think of?  I feel that from the two
> mentioned either has its drawbacks in a low cost radio control? What would
> the gurus advice?

I don't know what it costs, but is PIC16HV540 worth considering ?
It may end up being cheaper to use that and no regulator.

Steve.
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