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[Greg Needel]

Originally Posted by Billfred

What about a Vex controller?

Originally Posted by Qbranch

I second using a vex controller, they work very well as an inexpensive FM receiver as well as a programmable controller if that's a need too.

Some notes on this: You will most likely be fine with a vex system if you use the vex controller module and vex receiver. Do not attempt to use the vex system for integration with a standard Futaba-like receiver. From experience the system does not work nearly as well as you would expect. I have yet to figure out the reasoning behind it, I suspect it was a power issue in the receiver which may just have been the one I used.

From other RC experience I would say at least get a PCM receiver, or one of the newer ones based off of the 802. system. The newer radios have the ability to "lock" into the receiver which basically minimizes radio interference.

no offense to these forums but your questions might be better answered at www.rcuniverse.com they are forums dedicated to RC hobbies, and you may be able to buy something used inexpensively from one of the members.