A second thumbs up to Jake at MaxxUAV. The remote with the booster and antenna can be wired into a the remote and it makes a small footprint. It looks good and is compact.
The battery for the antenna boost is small, light weight, and holds a charge adequate for dozens of flights.
I my opinion, it really is a must for anyone interested in long range flight, or even short range with maximum reception.
I live in a heavily wooded area surrounded by hills. Probably the worst type of environment for flying. I live in a slight depression in a hilly region surrounded by tall trees. Once over the trees, the landscape drops about 300 feet. So most flying is below tree level, out of line of sight. Without the boost, even with the "wind surfer" I maxed at about 1500 feet. With the boost, I easily get 4000 feet, and this is in the worst case reception area.
It is money well spent.