> Sounds like a ground loop, except for the "Unplugging the supply from > the wall doesn't help" part. Are you physically pulling the plug from > the wall or just shutting off a power strip? Physically removing the plug from the wall. Ground loop is SUPREMELY unlikely, as the acquisition unit (I should have mentioned this) is running on a 9V battery. Mike H. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist