I'm not pleased with single conversion receivers with the exception of Berg.

However, I would think you would get better range than what you describe. I used a Hitec Feather for a while and range wasn't the problem... glitching was.

Weight is not as large an issue with the Slow Stick as with other park flyers. See if you can't borrow a receiver of any size(dual conversion) and check the radio with it.

You are running the full length antenna fully extended?

Sierra Gold
AMA 12351