Actually, I'm kind of new to RC and was just curious, however...

A.  No offense to the AMA, but if I were trying this, I wouldn't be too concerned about what they thought.  If you've ever been to a model rocket show, it's always a case of higher, farther, and faster.  If you're not out there trying something new and expanding your knowledge, then why are you doing it?  I'm fairly certain there must be transmitters out there that would reach more than what you can buy at Hobbytown will.

B.  I have got to attend Frank's shows more often.  I LIVE in Lakeland for gosh sakes...

C.  I didn't know this forum existed two months ago.