UHF RC Shootout: Open LRS Long Range System (part 1)

This is the Orange Open LRS long range UHF RC system.
This video (part 1) looks as the general design, layout and quality of construction and it should be noted that this is an older version of the product, included mainly for comparison purposes.
The Orange LRS transmitter is a simple but well made product. The PCB is well laid-out and the soldering is of acceptable quality. The RF module used is only 100mW and uses old-school crystals.
From a hardware perspective, this system gets a rating of good.
The receiver is compromised by the clunky module (with its old-school crystal). The receiver scores a poor rating from a hardware perspective.
Pro's:
- Nice plastic molding for the JR-type transmitter module
- Simple design and layout
Con's:
- very low-spec RF module in transmitter and receiver
- receiver design prone to damage due to module positioning
Check part 2 for the bench-tests which will determine how the system actually performs.