----- Original Message -----
From: Ned Seith <ned@NEDTRON.COM>

> I use 4,700 ohms and 22pF with the 16F84 to produce 4 MHz. with the
> oscillator type set to "RC".
>
> These not-recommended by Microchip values work reliably, reduce cost (vs
> crystal) and reduce weight for model airplane receivers.

Although they recommend R >= 5k Ohms, if you read the accompanying comments
in the data sheet, they say that with R <= 4k the oscillator may become
unstable, so 4.7k seems safe enough.

Jeff

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