Originally posted by Stik-n-Rdr
I'd like the 9C because I won't have to purchase another radio in the future
Do you really believe that? Each generation of radios has new bells and whistles designed to make it attractive to the folks who owned the radio it replaces. Ask the guys who owned an 8U and replaced it with a 9C...
This is coming from a guy that's owned many radios, mostly because I just like the new features. I've never needed more than a 6-channel really, but I sure like the bells and whistles of more complex radios.
Truth be told, most folks could get by on a good computer 6 like the RD6000 for a long time. When they reach the point where they
need greater functionality there'll be newer models than the 9C out there, with all of the latest and greatest functions.
The idea of only purchasing one radio may seem attractive, but once you've been in the hobby a while you'll understand why it isn't realistic for most people--changing needs, wants, and technologies.