RE: Small receiver??
The smallest dual conversion RXs I've ever seen are FMA RXs. They make a 5, 6, and 8 channel. The 5 channel has the servo plugs on top, so it won't be as compact as the 6 or 8 channel, which has the plugs on the end...
[link=https://www.fmadirect.com/site/Detail.htm?item=1505§ion=1]FMA M5 5 channel RX[/link]
[link=https://www.fmadirect.com/site/Detail.htm?item=1268§ion=1]FMA Quantum 6 RX[/link]
[link=https://www.fmadirect.com/site/Detail.htm?item=1270§ion=1]FMA Quantum 8 RX[/link]