So far the responses are what I expected, and what I feel in my gut myself. Just don't understand why Futaba would introduce a radio, a 14 channel no less, without something as basic as conditions on the airplane mode. I've sent them an e-mail today asking just that, hope to get some sort of response.

On another note, it is way cool to get responses back from the UK, Netherlands, Cyprus and Greece. We truly are a global brotherhood. Thanks!