Hi rcMitch, I have been RC modeling for around 25 years. I first bought a standard 4-channel and learned
to fly.......of course computer radios were not around then. I ended up with a bunch of radios that I
accumulated through the years. I now own a Futaba 8U and a 9C and have all my planes on those
two radios. I find it very nice to have everything in 1 (or2) spots and have since divested myself
of all my other radios. In response to RCKen's objection for beginners to use a programmable radio
to learn on.........I agree......beginners should learn the basics without crutches, but you do not have
to use any programming that you do not want. I don't know if I will ever utilize all of the functions
of the 9C but they are there if you want them and you never know what you will be wanting to do
tomorrow. I do not believe there is a more versitile radio around than the 9C. More and more of
the people I fly with are buying them and are very happy with them.
Of course this is just my opinion and everyone has one, but I'd not hesitate to encourage you to buy
a 9C

Very Best Regards,
Andy