Piper_chuck,
I couldn't agree with you more. I've been in the hobby for 10 years and I've never needed more than 6 channels yet. I've got 3 computer radios, but I have a 5 of the "plain jane" basic radios too. In fact, the plane that I fly the most has an Airtronics Vanguard 6 channel radio in it. In case anybody isn't familiar with this radio it is a no-frills basic radio. I bought it at a swap meet for $60, and it was still "New in the box". The sticker on the bottom says that it was manufactured in 1994. This radio has been rock solid and like I said above, it gets more use at the field than my computer radios.

Ok, I'll get off my soapbox now!!

Ken