This is a general question regarding using any TX with any SIM software.

Doesn't using the transmitter with the simulators cause problems (eventual) with the transmitter? Most people would probably use the transmitter with the antenna collapsed (not extended). The transmitter is designed to operate properly with the antenna fully extended. This results in the appropriate VSWR for the transmitter (proper antenna impedance match to the transmitter thus). Normally, high VSWR's will eventually damage most transmitters, some will be damaged immeditely. So, operating the transmitter with the antenna not extended may damage the transmitter.

The only thing I can figure is that if the transmitter is robust enough not to be damaged by the high VSWR caused by the antenna not being extended... more of a question than a comment? I don't know. I do know that normally, any transmitter that does not have the proper antenna at the proper length (wavelengh or some fraction thereof) will at some time be damaged by not extending it. Is that not true with the RC transmitters?

All you electrical engineers out there.. help me out here.