I really like the E-flight products so that will be my main direction. Most of the guys I used to fly with use Spectrum or JR and they love it. I was a JR guy back in the day but the only place to get there stuff now is on the used market. I just don't trust used radios. If all my flying will be in the school yard I don't see the reason to purchase the DX8 or 9. I am really loving the performance of the little stuff that E-flight is putting out.
I'll swing by my hobby store in the next couple days and see what they say as well.
Thank you