I'm back into it after 20 years. Years ago, I had Phil Kraft AM stuff, and it worked well for me. Then there was a 20 year layoff, and when I picked up this hobby again, I discovered that my old gear was obsolete.

I went to our local hobby shop and bought a package deal which included an ARF trainer, an engine, and a used JR XP388S radio with servos. Up and flying within days. After figuring out the arcane programming steps for the JR, I found it to be unbelievably easy to use. Man--all those models!

I just bought an 8103, too. Except for the queer center-negative charging for the xmtr, I love the JR stuff, and I'm thrilled that J & C didn't have a great deal on another brand.

Adios