As you stated you're using the Bootloader and unless you want to add an additional serial PORT and/or save a MAX232, there's no reason to use SEROUT.
This said, if you don't use the Bootloader, i can't confirm it will never cause any problem if you leave the DEFINE LOADER_USED 1 line...
On most setup, a simple 1k resistor in serie work using the inverted mode (N2400).. if you don't forget to connect the PC and PIC gnd together...
If you're using the Bootloader, you MUST disable the DTR control line in your VB program or The MCLR will always be set to GND. Make sure you also disable the handshaking. As Henrik suggested, do some simple test in MicroCode Studio's Serial Communicator to begin.
Last edited by mister_e; - 11th February 2007 at 14:36.
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