After all that has been said, I would like to add my opinion. I've been using Airtronics since 1975 or so and haven't had any problems - at ALL!!! But that doesn't mean someone else will have the same results.

For every 'BAD' radio someone has, another has the same thing with a different brand. It's all Pot Luck to begin with, and to some extent, how well we care for the radio may determine a lot.

I think you made a good decision in staying with one brand - and JR is a quality brand. I also happen to have a JR 631 and 8103 and like them also....so good luck with your new radio and try not to 'dynamically test' the survivability of your new receiver

Jerry