Yeah, I have to say that this would be a good suggestion. My first 2.4 was the DX7 and my second was the DX6i. I bought the DX6i as sort of a back up 2.4 and use it on some of my newer models. The extra capacity (channels available being 7 for the DX7 and 8 for the DX8) provides for added capabilities later on which is something you won't regret in the long run.

Let me add this: Any... any... of the newer 2.4GHz radios are just fine. Pick and choose any of the major manufacturer systems and you won't go wrong. But, no matter what you decide, go with the 7 or 8 channel radios. Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the DC6i... if you don't plan on going more than 6 channels, but if you stick around in this hobby long enough, you will eventually want to "upgrade".

CGr.