RE: What's your preference?
My choice is JR, my second radio would be JR's XP7202, and ofcourse prolly in future or as my pocket allows me, I'd go for Spectrum/Spektrum of JR. Rx and servo's I'd always prefer Hitec, It never deceived me. If I'm asked what would be your second choice after JR, I'd always prefer Hitec.
Mody