San Bergmans wrote:
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>>You say your oscillator doesn't start. Caps are OK, but how long are >>the wires of the Xtal and caps to the IC? And how long is the ground

San, I understand. I had thought of this and placed the crystal on the breadboard right next to the IC. On the otherhand, the ground wire may be 6 or 7 inches in length. I will try shortening everything as much as possible and report back.

Thanks.