I would go with the second one!
I would suggest a computrized radio like the flash 5!
It's only $172 at servocity with the following!:

Flash 5 SX Standard FM System $172.95
#155721

Status: In-Stock
Flash 5 SX FM Transmitter
Transmitter NiCads & Charger
Super Slim 8-Ch Receiver
(4) HS-422 Servos
600mah Rx Battery Pack
Servo Extension

The servos are also pretty good

-Nik