I found out the hard way that radios can go through alot. I have a Hitec 4ch radio that i once left on the top of our car (oh yeah this is when i first began rc), and forgot to take back down. After driving for a couple of miles i noticed something tumbling across the highway... anyway i kept going and didnt think much, but then it hit me.... i just kinda froze. Since i was new to the sport and didnt have alot of money it was realy hard to relize that that was indeed my radio in the middle of the road. So we pulled over and picked up the pieces but to my suprize the oly damage that was done was a broken antenna and a few scratches. In fact this still is the only radio i have and i use it today, so i just thought i'd let you all know how great i think they are. So whatever you do those radios are strong and reliable. Good job.