This (fte) is a great software, but might be too pricy. BTW the demo. is simply a GUI front-end, the RS232 is not connected at all. So meaningful evaluation cannot be done. Cheers, Ling SM >Theres software about for the PC that can do this if you have 2 x serial ports. Check out download.com - I'm sure I've seen it there Also, check out http://www.fte.com/default.asp -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body