Yes, it came with the standard AM radio. I have removed and re-installed (by screwing in) the antenae several times again this morning to ensure a good seat.. I also liked your recommendation about the stering servo. I disconnected it and turned the car and remote off then back on but no change. The light on the ESC keeps blicking if I'm more than inches away.

I have not taken it outside just yet (the kids are up and it's his present so I'll have to wait until their in bed to try that). Would WiFi effect this? I do have wifi in the house but my guess is this will not effect it.

I am still very excited about this truck! I can't wait to get it running (I used to work in customer support for a different companyand I have seen my fair share of things not work "right out of the box"... it just can't be avoided 100% of the time). I'm confident Redcat will help if needed.I purchased this online from a hobby shop who has directed me to Redcat for this which I completely agree with.

I've been told they are sold out of the Vortex EPX so I'm hoping maybe they could send parts and let me send my parts back to them?? Hobby shop recommended Transmitter and receiver as first items, ESC as a secondary approach.
Thanks again for the input!