I wonder who will be the first to release a new "Tx" model without the RF circuitry - just to fly simulators?
There was a vendor at the Perry Georgia Swap Meet last year that was selling Futaba "Transmitters without RF" for something like $30. He had a table full when the doors opened. As we were leaving the 2nd day, he was down to one or two stacks.
You want a laugh? I heard at least two different groups talking about using "them thangs" later. To fly their park flyers.....