Serial Communication with PIC16F877A

[mcbeasleyjr]

I have scratched the line as you suggested... however, it still isn't working. If I try to transmit the example in my code, which is A369621... I don't receive anything back at all. Also, if I don't transmit anything and the USART times out, I receive this: ¬ºê*ë... any other ideas?

Do I have to set PORTC as this:????

TRISC=%11000000

I'm a little confused on the correct settings to get the USART to function properly.