public void destroy() {

    CtrlAction.write(0x02); // 01=Set Remote Comms off

    super.destroy();
    mbed.delete();
  }
  // **************************************************************************
  // * functions for timer and memory control
  // *
  public void stop() {

    CtrlAction.write(0x02); // 01=Set Remote Comms off
    refresh_timer.stop();

    mbed.delete();
    super.destroy();
  }