Matt Rhys-Roberts wrote: > I've repeatedly observed Hyperterminal toggling the last bit of > every other character, It all depends on what mode you configure it to. I've seen modes that do that, but also modes where the "parity" bit is fixed. ******************************************************************** Embed Inc, Littleton Massachusetts, http://www.embedinc.com/products (978) 742-9014. Gold level PIC consultants since 2000. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .