Krysta,

I’ve been reading some posts on RCU about some people having the silver coating on the 9C TX coming off. Has that problem been resolved on the new 9C Supers that are shipping now?

Some transmitters have the chrome-colored coating come off after a while. Most don't. It's a random thing that happens during the manufacturing process. You can't tell if it's going to happen until it does. The warranty covers such things.

Thanks Bill! The 9C Super radio arrived today and so far all is well. The Tower bar code tag on the box is dated 1/5/05 so it must be one of the latest shipments. Much nicer looking quality wise than the 7C and about 6oz heaver and that’s good! Those S9252 servos appear awesome along with the heavy duty switch and 1500 mah battery.

I recently purchesed a T9cap super (less then 1 month old) used it less than a dozen times on my indoor micro heli... and yes i have the same thing happening.

this IS covered by warranty? and do they just send out another front plate or does it have to be sent in for service?

My 9C was among the first shipment delivered to the US. I've had it since December 2001 and I've not had any problem with the vacuum metallized plating on the case. It actually looks close to new.

However, I've seen another fellow pilot who had this problem, however, on a radio perhaps a little over 1 year old. On his, it seems to have been aggravated by lots of fuel always on his fingers (he flies heli's). I am really careful to keep mine clean, I always clean oil/fuel off my hands before I fly, and store the radio is a carrying case when it is not in use.