Hollo Colorpilot,
Hitec makes good radios, I had the Spectra 7 channel awhile back. Since then I have owned a Futaba 8U and now recently got a Futaba 9C.
I still use Hitec servo's and recievers in most of my planes due to the great reputation Hitec has with its servo's.
Any how if your starting out buy a good 6 channel radio, even if you are only using four out of the six channels on the reciever in your plane now. The other two channels will come in handy when you step up to your more advanced plane when your flying skills improove.
NEDYOB