> I'm not sure if the modem uses the handshaking to determine R/Tx > changeover. The PC software will just be the datalogger client > software. I'm using a World Wireless Communications 900 SS Direct > system. It is rated at 35+ miles, 4800/9600 bps. My feeling is that you could most likely get it working just by doing a hardware null modem kind of loop back at each modem. And thanks for the info on the modem. 35+ miles would be way overkill for my little job and no doubt the price would be too. Brent Brown Electronic Design Solutions 16 English Street Hamilton, New Zealand Ph/fax: +64 7 849 0069 Mobile/text: 025 334 069 eMail: brent.brown@clear.net.nz -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics