> What am I doing wrong

Comparing your gif with a couple of circuits I have here using
the MAX232, it appears to me that you should swap pins 2
and 3 on the DB9

There've been several discussions about RS232 levels and
compatibility with PICs. ISTR that for best fit a MAX232
should be used. Simpler interfaces can be used but aren't
guaranteed to work in every situation

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