Thanks for the replies....my LHS,where I bought the Savage, has been very co-operative in this matter...they gave me new batteries,a new set of crystals and are willing to get the defective equipment replaced...however,they told me that HPI would replace the item faster if I handled it myself...they indicated HPI didnt place the priority on dealer requests that they did on retail customers problems....I will know what they (HPI) will do today,hopefully...BTW...the Savage 25 is AWESOME and,if I have to buy another transmitter,I am still satisfied...:>)...RCR