> >What are you getting at? Just that we still don't know the input voltage, which is a major factor. He mentioned a dirty 18V, but I'd like to see at least a meter measurement, if not scope. With the power levels mentioned though, I'm beginning to suspect oscillation. -- Dave's Engineering Page: http://www.dvanhorn.org Where's dave? http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/find.cgi?kc6ete-9 -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads