I am a new pilot and just recently bought a Futuba 7C. [link=http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/futaba/futj69m.html]here are the specs[/link] . I felt that it gave me plenty of room to grow in to and also served my needs for the present. Now I have a radio that I can use pretty much on any aircraft I buy.

So far programming has been a breeze and even for someone as green as myself I've been able to figure it out fairly quickly. I'm sure you'll get alot of other advice from more experienced people. But from a newbie to a newbie, I love this radio and don't regret 1 dime I've spent on it.

Good luck in your search.
Bamater