> I have built the circuit below, when connected to the pic the relay
> operates regardless of the pic pin being high or low. I have also
> noticed that the relay energizes if I place the base through 2.2k
> resistor to ground or vcc. Any suggestions?

Got the transistor hooked up in the correct orientation ?

Is it a good one ?

You could always sniff around for clues here

http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/relays.htm

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