RVD did you get a receiver yet? I see MrTim offerred one, but I have a coworker who might be able to help out (he's been into FTA for a while). Anything is better than throwing it away or sitting on a shelf in the basement. he is big on Fortec receivers and I know he just got a new Mercury that replaced a Fortec lifetime series receiver. I am inquire with him tomorrow about it if you like?