> But doesn't the POR activate on reset? For the third time now in this thread, no. For anyone that is itching to blurt out some "wisdom" about MCLR, please save us all a lot of trouble and actually *read* about MCLR first. In the 16F87x data book (DS30292C) it is section 12.3, "Reset", on pages 123-125. ******************************************************************** Olin Lathrop, embedded systems consultant in Littleton Massachusetts (978) 742-9014, olin@embedinc.com, http://www.embedinc.com -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body