Said hell with it - my old transmitter was too chewed up (couldn't stand to show up at a field with that thing and call myself anything resembling a pilot) and through various questions I've submitted I don't have much faith for my 9 year old tx/rx.

Ordered a 9C, reciever, servos, etc... tonight from Bruckner. Should get them next week. Will give me a good 4 months lead time on my first crash!!