A system for the wireless control of an RC model, comprising a transmitting device separate from the RC model, a multifunctional device in the RC model, and a receiver model in the RC model. The transmitting device comprises a first transmitter for transmitting information via digital radio communication to the RC model, and a second receiver adapted to receive second information via digital radio communication from the RC model. The multifunctional device comprises or is connected to one or more electronic accessory modules. The receiver module is connected to or integrated with the multifunctional device, and comprises a first receiver configured to receive the first information and a second transmitter configured to transmit the second information. A method for using the system, a transmitting device suitable for use with the system, and a receiving device suitable for use with the system are also claimed.