NO! the 8103 fm package IS $279. It is the SAME RADIO offered in the PCM package, the only difference is the RECIEVER and SERVOS that come with it. The radio can transmit in one of 3 different modulations. This allows you to use a less expensive standard FM (PPM) reciever for your glow fuel models, and still use the same radio with a PCM reciever for the big gassers! If your just starting out you won't use the PCM feature until next season at best!