Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 and RadioPopper JrX Range: How Far Do They Go?

Thinking about getting a set of wireless flash triggers/receivers/transceivers? Here are two to check out that have good reliability. Just how far do the latest Pocket Wizard (PW) FlexTT5 and RadioPopper (RP) JrX flash triggers go? About 650+ feet during our test on campus. The two different triggers were able to transmit to the same distance, approximately 660 feet! The receivers were connected via a 3.5mm cable to a Nikon SB-600 flash on a stand about 6 feet high. In between the transmitter and receiver were a few obstructions (trees) and the area was paved and surrounded by concrete buildings and a sky bridge (not sure if these would cause interference).

Normally the FlexTT5 would be mounted on the lightstand to a light, but in this test it was just hung from the light stand while the antennae was pointed up. ControlTL (Canon E-TTL) was not tested since we were using an SB-600.

The Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 units are rated at "30 to 1200 feet for basic triggering" (depending on flash, orientation, environment, etc.)
The RadioPopper JrX system is rated at "300 to 1750 feet depending on conditions and the environment."

Conclusion: They both perform as well for basic triggering. Which one yo should get depends on your needs and current system. If you want E-TTL, get the PW. If you want to save some money, get the RP.

Pocket Wizard Pros:
Works with Plus II units
Works with Canon E-TTL metering (Soon Nikon)
Customizable with new firmware updates

RadioPopper Pros:
Small
Cheaper at about half the price
Can seemingly be mounted in any orientation

I was standing to the north. Flash on the south end, pictured below.

Alex talking to me on the phone confirming the flash fired.