RE: Transmitter Case
Another option:
Make sure you check out the pistol cases at WalMart. I'm not recomending what I use, black plastic with foam padding, for your radio. However I know that Wally-world does stock some nice aluminum pistol cases as well. I'm currently flying with a Futaba 6EXAS, so I really can't justify anything more than what I'm using today. However when I do upgrade radios, I'll probably look to go with an aluminum case.
cheers!