Jr and Futaba are pretty expensive, typically about $400.
Is there a good or name brand "Chinese" radio that people are having success with in the 2.4ghz which uses modules? Module models also seem easy to tap into the transmitter signal outputs. Also, looks like most the aftermarket stuff is made with compatibility for Jr and Futaba radios in mind, i.e. modules, receivers, etc. by FrSky, Rmilec, Orange.
I'll probably use DragonLink as it seems to be fairly trouble free for LRF. Possibly LawMate for video TX.
Also, what should I stay away from?

Turnigy power systems (seems Jr compatible)
Walkera are popular I think.
WFLY also seem to have a large number of people selling them.
Any other manufacture I should consider or stay away from?...
Thanks for your time.

A lot of people have success with the Turnigy 9x (or 9XR now as well).

It has a JR module in it so you can add FrSky setup later, there are multiple third party firmware's available that will give it way more functionality for little to no cost, and it's about $50

Will be... soon.

Yes, I'll be looking at the Turnigy 9XR. Seems popular and fits JR modules, has trainer port for JR AND Futaba. Looks nice also.
I need a good 400-470 module now though. EzUHF?

Originally Posted by renatoa

Will be... soon.

I'm patiently waiting.

If youre in the US, Id get the FlySky 9X. Its just like the Turnigy except its usually in stock and wont take a month to ship.

Stay Away from ART-Tech 也就是艾特

you can choose Walkera .sounds good.
http://www.walkera.com/

Thanks all, ordered an out of stock Turnigy 9XR Transmitter Mode 2 (No Module). Like the futaba and JR trainer ports.

Curious what shipping charge was? It is showing $25.13 to the US for me, but I've seen people on here (there was one for sale in the classifieds that I missed out on) say shipping was $12.

Originally Posted by serpa4

Thanks all, ordered an out of stock Turnigy 9XR Transmitter Mode 2 (No Module). Like the futaba and JR trainer ports.

From US warehouse maybe, there is no 1.5kg such shipping overseas from HK in any direction.

Use the 9XR, Walkera Devo 7 (less than $ 100,-) and a Walkera Devo 10.
If 7 channels are enough, than I really prefer the Devo 7 above the 9XR. 8 ore more channels, I absolutely prefer the Devo 10 far above the 9XR.

Originally Posted by ver2go

Curious what shipping charge was? It is showing $25.13 to the US for me, but I've seen people on here (there was one for sale in the classifieds that I missed out on) say shipping was $12.

I was curious too, so I ran a check to my place, and it was $25.13 for Air Parcel (UNITED STATES) 1000g - 1500g, and $23.59 for International (Registered) Air Mail 1.5kg. This matches with my first quad order from them, which was $23.59 for registered international air mail.

Originally Posted by renatoa

From US warehouse maybe, there is no 1.5kg such shipping overseas from HK in any direction.

Say what? My first quad order just snuck under the 1.5kg mark, and got mailed from China to central US for $23.59, as I mentioned above.

Whoops, just ready to post, you must be referring to the guy in the classifieds who said his shipping was $12. In that case, it actually sounds slightly high for USA warehouse shipping (to USA), but the 9XR isn't available from the USA warehouse.

Yes, I meant $12 shipping for 1.5kg to EU/US