I started with the FAA in 1989. At that time they were starting an equipment modernization program to upgrade our computers that were still running on tubes and would crash at the worst possible times. They terminated that project due to costs running several billion dollars over budget. Yes "billions" with a capitol "B". Then they started another program called NexGen, which is to modernize not only the ATC antiquated equipment we used, but also to streamline the entire National Airspace System (NAS). That project started in 2007 and is already running behind schedule with latest estimates stating it won't be complete until 2030, five years later than originally planned. I retired in 2013 seeing only a few of the changes that were promised or stated were coming. My point to this is this, the FAA and FCC are government entities, and just from that fact nothing happens quickly, or even at all. Go fly, enjoy the hobby and upgrade your equipment when your wife gives you permission. ? ?