WARNING: Counterfeit Spektrum receivers
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/)
I hope to god that the 2 I bought this weekend are not fakes. But at the price I paid im sure they are.
Actually, when I saw the article I remember you mentioned the cheap deal you got and wonder also.
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.
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.
Right, but there are spektrum receivers that look, smell, touch and taste like actual spektrum branded receivers, but are copies.

thanks for the info!