Brooke Clarke pacific.net> writes: >... need signal from mailbox when filled Interesting predicament. I am sure you can set up a QRSS beacon which just so happens to start operating when the little switch in the box which nobod= y can see is activated. 10mW should be enough for a mile, mountain or no mountain. Oh, and, you can probably receive it while on vacation in Antarctica if needed. -- Peter --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .