Well, I searched until my eyes hurt and wasnt able to find any answers.
I have found that RDS just isnt gonna happen on this unit without the HD unit and after extensive research, it isnt really worth it.
Is there a MOD or a way that incorporates the TIME on the "off" screen? Or for that matter, on all screens. The reason I ask is that my 07 Expedition has no clock other than the radio. IF not, i will buy a small clock 
By the way, AVIC411 is a plethora of great info as it helped me along with the hardware hack this past weekend. Everything went very well. thanks to all