> Yes, but given the numbers I see on the frequency counter, the > oscillator may well be jumping far outside it's specs in the short > term. Is that possible ? I understood the INTOSC is RC-based and my experiences with other PIC RC oscillators is that they will drift but not suddenly "jump". I couldn't say whether Microchip use the same technology to fabricate INTOSC. Is there anything in your code that could be changing the frequency ? Check out the INTOSC notes in the errata http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/80171f.pdf -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist