> I would have thought that having the bait in a box, complete > with a new set of electronics etc, so all they have to do is lift > up the old box, set the new one down..... do it on the end of > a rope from a helicopter..... take the old box away to refill > back at base.... 8))) Almost thought you had the mind-set there for a moment, but you forgot "sign for it" Seriously, you never know who's going to be doing it. Could be a "work for the dole" type or hunter who's got "better things to do" than lug batteries around. Never ceases to amaze me how indifferent people can be to the success of someone's project or how carelessly they treat equipment -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads