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I highly doubt that RAM would try to ripp anyone off nor get in your wallet like this Sport Happy Jets says.
I can tell you that I had similar problems as well when they first came out with that particular unit.
I had the black Boxes on my display unit as well just like you have described.
The solution to my problem was that I sent my start box to RAM and they replaced it and the problem was still there, than we swapped ECU's and the problem was in the connection port where you plug the starter to. If you turn it on and off a few times it would correct the issue but the problem was in my port where I plugged the starter box in to the ECU.
Make sure that the plane is in the OFF position before you plugg it in.
Your ECU settings will not act up on you nor make you loose your jet. Try to talk to Albert if you can get a hold of him and explain exactly what you're going through as he's aware of those issues happening to me before as well.
Hope this Info helps and good luck............Johnny Hernandez