RE: transission to 2.4 Ghz
Bruce - You are right about PCM not being standardized, but there were a lot more PPM receivers sold that PCM - just look at all that Hitec sold. I would say that the 2.4Ghz recievers will be like PCM - proprietary and only sold by the mfg - so don't expect Hitec to get in the market selling anyone's 2.4 Ghz receiver. Reading the tea leaves - I expect Futaba to eventually move to an integrated Tx down the road that is only 2.4 Ghz - so you cannot mix and match anymore. I am glad that they were pushed into offering 2.4 - I don't think they would have gone there if they didn't have the competition.
I have pretty much settled on the 12Z package that is advertised to come out in April - but I am concerned about balance of the unit - will have to check it out at the Toledo show if they have some units there.
Dan