WARNING: Counterfeit Spektrum receivers

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MLucia
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Horizon Hobby reports the following,

"We have seen several e-mails from Chinese vendors offering the  Spektrum AR6100 and AR6100E at very low prices. These receivers are not  original Spektrum receivers, but are counterfeit copies, not  manufactured by Spektrum, and they do not use our specified components.
Consumers are cautioned to make sure they are purchasing original  Spektrum receivers in original packaging. Counterfeiters have the  ability to make very visually similar copies, so unfortunately there is  no way to easily distinguish between originals and copies. The best  thing that consumers can do is to make sure they are purchasing their  products from established  hobby and model shops (http://www.horizonhobby.com/StoreLocator) who buy directly from Horizon Hobby or from  one of our international  distributors (http://www.horizonhobby.com/StoreLocator/Default.aspx?Tab=Int).
In addition, some websites are now offering receivers that claim  compatibility with Spektrum or DSM2 technology. Horizon Hobby and our  Spektrum team have not certified or authorized any other company’s claim  of compatibility.
Horizon Hobby disclaims any and all liability for any damages or  claims arising from the use of any counterfeit Spektrum receiver or any  non-Spektrum or JR receiver claiming DSM2 compatibility. The consumer  assumes all liability for using such products.
Horizon’s is always striving to ensure your enjoyment in the hobby by  developing and producing products to a tight standard of quality and  performance. Don’t put your enjoyment at risk by utilizing imitation or  untested generic components that could jeopardize the safety of your  flying experience." Horizon Hobby

*Horizon Hobby* (http://www.horizonhobby.com/)

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thanks for the info!

thanks for the info!

John FitzGerald
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I hope to god that the 2 I

I hope to god that the 2 I bought this weekend are not fakes. But at the price I paid im sure they are.

MLucia
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Actually, when I saw the

Actually, when I saw the article I remember you mentioned the cheap deal you got and wonder also.

John FitzGerald
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There doesn't seem to be any

There doesn't seem to be any negative feedback concerning these not working with the radio systems. Hopefully the knock off's will work even though there not OEM.

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Spektrum counterfeit

Have checked out Hobby King and NOWHERE did I find the they specified that These receivers where originals. In fact all they say is that they are COMPATIBLE with Spectrum . THAT does not make them counterfeits . If it does then Berg , Hitec and others ( on 72 Mhz) are also selling counterfeits ; because they to are compatable.

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Right, but there are spektrum

Right, but there are spektrum receivers that look, smell, touch and taste like actual spektrum branded receivers, but are copies.

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