Just getting back in after a long layout myself. The Airtronics RDS8000 I purchased came with the Transmitter, Transmitter battery, charger, receiver, and manual. The new "standard" connector between receiver and servos is called a "Z" connector. I've now hooked up Futaba (trim the index tab with an Xacto blade), HiTec, and Airtronics servos. Even after trimming the tab and rounding the corners on the Futaba it was pretty snug. I liked the Hitec's best for the money (HS-475-BB), torque, price. But its nice to know I'm not limited to any certain brand.

Purchased the battery(s) from http://www.batteriesamerica.com/newpage8.htm Very nice folks that seem very knowledgable about RC applications and delivery was prompt.

The transmitter battery uses the standard Airtronics connector and not the Z connector. I also went with the NIMH for better performance and lower weight.

Purchased the radio/receiver set and an additional receiver from http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/751700.asp They were also very prompt and courteous. I seriously considered the DX7 Spectrum too but because I'd been satisfied with Airtronics 20 years ago I decided to give them another whirl. Wouldn't hesitate to use Futaba or JR(spectrum) if that's where I saw the best value when I was ready to buy either. But every hobby shop around here carries anything but Airtronics so I figured it'd be easy to tell which radio on the table at the field was mine! Nope. When I went for my maiden flight the two fellas there were showing off the new Airtronics RDS8000's they'd just received!

No regrets so far,

Clay