::I 'm quite afraid of using over-the-mains communications, and it's :: complicated. Look for X10 circuits. There are sites with all the :: circuitry. X10 only transmits during zero crossing to avoid the :: interference on the line. There are or were specialist chips for modemating over the mains network - I think Texas used to be one supplier. Colin -- cdb, colin@btech-online.co.uk on 27/04/2009 Web presence: www.btech-online.co.uk Hosted by: www.1and1.co.uk/?k_id=7988359 -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist