"If you want to stick to PPM, buy from a reputable brand name such as Hitec, JR, Airtronics, or FMA Direct. Saving $10 on a no-name knock off may not be the wisest of choices. "

I couldn't agree more. Your radio equipment is the most important part of your aircraft. That's why I was so thrilled to find a GWS receiver for such a great price. GWS is one of the most recognized brand names in RC flying the world over. I've used their single conversion micro receivers on my park flyers and have been very happy with their performance.

Interestingly enough, the JR FM/PPM receivers are single conversion rather than dual conversion like the GWS RD8SL. JR says that they incorporate advanced signal processing circuitry in their FM receivers to give them comparable performance to dual conversion systems, however.

GWS is a great brand and a company known for making solid products at very reasonable prices.