Spektrum AR620 6-Channel RC Sport Receiver, Black

Awesome RC receivers! The AR620 6-channel & the AR410 4-channel are compact, affordable and all the receiver the vast majority of fliers will ever need.Years ago, as a young engineer in the RC industry, I learned from experience that our radio technology far exceeds what most fliers will ever need or use. Often, simpler is obviously better. After carefully researching the current Spektrum product line, it seems these two supposed "entry level" receivers are among the best performing in the entire Spektrum lineup. Super simple with all the necessary features and conveniences (including telemetry). They are micro size & ridiculously lightweight (AR620 8g & AR410 7g). With no external antenna to hassle with and very nicely priced at $50 & $35 respectively, who could possibly need more?When used with the new NX series transmitters, these AR receivers even offer fly-by telemetry (800-foot range). I personally use a micro alarm on my airborne LiPo batteries to inform me of my battery condition. This avoids taking my eyes off my airplane to stare at squint-print on my transmitter LCD screen (or listening to some robo-voice squawk at me). But, obviously the telemetry feature entices plenty of customers to buy another gee-wiz, gotta-have, techno-gadget.This new series of Spektrum receivers perform flawlessly with both my NX8 (programmable) and DXe (basic) transmitters. Also, if you want to use Futaba servos with these receivers, you can even carefully trim off the tiny "interference tabs" on the receiver front plug-in opening (removing the plastic receiver face is best before trimming). Then, you can lightly clip off the Futaba servo connector key tab... and bingo, you have created a universal servo connector and a compatible receiver. Don't ya' just love companies that try to insist on making their product proprietary -- when it serves no functional purpose?As a serious and active 3D flier these days, I've found both the AR620 & AR410 to be very capable and reliable receivers that perform flawlessly under the most demanding conditions. I own two of each receiver and have experienced zero issues with any of them. I see no reason to get caught up in the addictive "upgrade" syndrome when these fantastic micro receivers meet my needs completely. Check them out for yourself.

Great receiver but not the best for my radio,This receiver is one I purchased for use with one of my large balsa planes. I am currently using a multi-protocol radio so you have to turn off telemetry otherwise you will get a bunch of low RSSI error messages. Absolutely no issues in the air, it works great, just no accurate telemetry info back to my radio that is not Spektrum.If you are going to use Spektrum receivers it is best to use a Spektrum radio. With that, you would have a much better experience than I did. The receiver works great for my 4-channel aircraft but again you really need a Spektrum radio for this receiver to get the most benefit.

This is my 3rd one, all work great and easy to install and bind. Lots of bang for the buck.

This things are perfect. Have purchased four to put in various types of planes. They are super easy to bind, nice and tiny so the fit anywhere. You can program the parameters for fail safe if you happen to fly your plane out to the wild blue yonder....

If all you need is a good receiver, this is perfect. No wires, super easy to bind, and the range seems good. Id buy again in a heartbeat. I dont see any reason to spend more unless you need a gyro or other features.

Have not installed it into a plane as of too day, heard that it's a good Quality RX receiver at the flying club, small, and great for small compartments planes. Gave 4 stars only because I have not installed it, but for the most part Spektrum has good radio equipment, and the price is a bit high.

I use this to put an FMS product. It seems to work good!

This receiver is very good. I have several in use. Have not had a Signal loss as of yet. There small and take up little space. No exterior antennas to deal with. Easy to bind with the push of a button. I will continue to use them.