Well I was able to flash the following ROM and get it past the splash screen with a radio:
This ROM is located in "ImCokeMaN's -
Stock rom links for cdma touch" thread
Sprint (exe format, but OS only just packaged with RUU ):
Original unlocking test rom, included incase someone wants to remain unlocked with a stock sprint rom.
ftp://up.ppcgeeks.com/Vogue/Users/Im...ntTouchRom.exe
I will let you know if I can then flash to any other ROMs.
Yes - I am still going to flash to other custom roms.
Thanks