Hobby King has a new one that if field programmable without a PC. There are some cautions here, too, as it appears that only 4 cvhannels are fully proportional and 2 are switches only like the Spectrum. It is unknown if the 2 non stick channels are 3 way switches or 2 way like the Spektrum. We have a couple on a slow boat from China (literally), and will let everyone know how they work out once we have had a chance to battle test them. $59.95 See here: hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp
You will need to decide on Mode 1 or Mode 2 models. I like Mode 1, myself, as I like the throttle to have a spring return to center - this is not common in the US, and most, apparently, do not.
Another caution. They do not work with the other HK receivers that the T-6 (the computer programmable one) use. Keep in mind on the $33 T6, you only ned the $5 programming cable when you are changing the programming. Most of the programming can be donw on the bench at home, right next to your computer or laptop. The only thing you need to do at the pond is set the EPSs on the throttle. Yes, it has mechanical trims that you can adjust at the pond with no computer. You also get 6 fully porportional channels. And, an easy to mod radio. And, it is cheap enough to buy a spare. And, it is battle tested. And it has they dual receiver system. BUT, you will have to find and sort out the driver and programming software. Not hard, but it can be frustriating for the novice, epecially one with "not great" computer skills. Most young people who grew up with computers should have little problem.
Cheers,