I don't know what else to say about it. I issue the "L" command, and it doesn't let me program it. I'm not sure how to unset the "lock bits". .e.g:

I type:
> L

It responds with:
E:LOCK BITS ENABLED

This is using the serial programming mode, so I'm just talking to it via a terminal program.

P.S. If anyone has used this chip, did you put any kind of de-coupling cap between vcc/gnd on the microcontroller itself? (serial communication seems a bit noisy). The vcc and gnd pins are miles apart, it seems like I'd just add an antena.

--pz