On May 2, 2006, at 5:03 AM, Alan B. Pearce wrote: >> 3) "HW flow control" doesn't exist. > > I guess RTS control of a multidrop modem isn't flow control? > CTS says the link is ready to accept. Officially RTS/CTS are used for half-duplex line "turn around", a somewhat flow-control-like function. BillW -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist