Sorry about that. I left out some important information. I am using a 16F628A, it does not have a USART so I am unable to use HSER function. Thanks for the suggestion though. I am also using the WAIT parameter. I am expecting to see a hex value between 31 and 39 but I am receiving fe. Not sure what fe is, but it is consistant.
Again, thanks for any suggestions.

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