Mike,

Since I now have communication between two microprocessors, i have no need for RS232 communications anymore. However, when they were being used before, the logic levels were stepped up using a MAX232 IC included in the dev board i am using, so that was taken care of for me.

The problem was that for some reason serout2 leaves the TX pin high at the end of whatever you are sending, at least when using driven true modes. I ended up just using driven inverted modes, and it seemed to alleviate the problem. However i do not know WHY it did so. Knowing WHY is like being taught how to fish. Knowing that it solved your problem is like being given a fish.

Cameron