I have had the improved TNC tach from Fromeco for more than 7 months now. You can also order it from [link=http://www.donshobbyshop.com/]Don's Hobby Shop[/link]
I have one of the first batchs of the Fromeco tachs, and have compared it to the original tach with good results. I've gotten good readings from 6', but being somewhere around 3 or 4 feet work better.