Hey Charles,
Nice work answering your own question

Would you please explain how you tested the osc freq? Could you share your test code?

I would like to learn more about this.

I usually base my projects around the following 3 PIC's, as they share the same basic pinout...
8pin - 12F683
14pin - 16F688
20pin - 16F690

I would like to learn how to set/test the osctune register. I would also like to know how to read a new chip to view the osctune register as set from the factory.

Thanks
Dwight