> In theory, 5V (or 6v) low-current relays like those used in > series with > telephone lines could work. Diode in antiparallel needed anyway! What current do they use? IIRC a PIC output is spec'ed to a few mA! (despite what p1 of most datsheets say) Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist