> Thanks to Jinx I found the problem, wrong bank selection. Sounds like you're ready to use the DBANKIF and related macros in STD.INS.ASPIC at http://www.embedinc.com/pic. They are not a complete cure all, but they do greatly reduce dumb mistakes like this one. ***************************************************************** Embed Inc, embedded system specialists in Littleton Massachusetts (978) 742-9014, 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