Thank you so much guy's for the replies I appreciate it, I think my problem is that I want it all and NOW lol. I am still kind of leaning towards the full elmod, and buying the Futaba 7c. Although I do not have experience with these radios I will need someone to hold my hand through the transition. If anyone else feels like adding to this, please do so. I also have never been involved in the IR aspect but hopefully will be in the future, so I will probably just keep the tiger elmod, you have to pay to play. I guess what the problem is, is wondering spend the money to upgrade the HL or just use that money on a Tamiya full option. And I know that decision is ultimately up to me, but your opinions mean a lot to me . I will keep researching in the meantime looking at all my options, in this economy play money doesnt come easy and I dont want to feel like I've wasted it, so once again thank you very much, and keep the comments coming.