Thanks Bob and Jinx for your input as well. I'm glad I asked the question. Regards, Roger From: "Bob Blick" >I have one thing to add. RA4 is open collector when used as an output. I > am sure one could debate about what is acceptable. But I usually tie it > to ground if I'm not using it and don't want to waste a resistor on it. > > Cheerful regards, > > Bob -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist