Olin and everyone:

Guess what? Microchip recommends resistors to GND on unused outputs in the
DSPIC Datasheets (rummaged thru DsPIC33FJ64/710 or something like it).

First time I ever saw that. I think I owe the original OP an apology.

--Bob A

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