Just saw that futaba came out with a 7CAF. It is a 7 CH version of the 9 C radio. That would be a great addition and you wouldn't need a new radio for many many years. The price was good on it and they will be in later this month from the looks of it. I would go that way over just about any radio out there unless you can swing the 9C. They rock!

PCM is good for safety, but it is more expensive. I fly it on just about everything, but most guys don't want to pay the price for it. I like the fail safe and also if I am flying and someone else turns on the same freq, which has happend a few times, I never notice it. The radio handles it better. PPM usually rolls on its back and goes straight in when that happens. I have had it happen a few times and my plane never noticed. Payed for itself many times over.