HI LEE! I THINK THE OS LA 46 WILL TAKE YOU FARTHER IN THE HOBBY FOR THE LEAST MONEY. See how much radio you can get for your money for $200 or slightly less. Field programmability with mixing options adds alot to convenience and fun. It also has more potential for disaster if you don't pay attention to what you're doing., just triple check yourself before turning the plane loose. If you can handle a video game, you can handle a computer radio. For $300 you should be looking good.