A quick check of my notes shows a BC258C in the Q2 and Q5 slots were sometimes used by EMS (?) If you can't wait, drop in a general purpose pnp, like a 2N3906. Tony -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.2/253 - Release Date: 2/7/2006