ORIGINAL: RCKen
I know that I'm the oddball when it come to radios, and I definitely know that I am in the minority with the way I think. But I do think that in this discussion I think that I should mention a few things for them to think about.
First off, I don't think that new flyers should use computer radios. The reason is, I think that the student should learn to fly the plane with NO computer assists (such as mixing for example). The only thing I think that the student should use is dual rates.
Second, new students don't know what type of flying they want to do when they are learning.
Third, I don't like having one computer radio that has all of your planes in it. Yes, I know that I'm in the minority here, but that's how I feel. If you have one radio that has everything in it and you go to a field with a frequency conflict you will have to sit and wait to fly.
Like I said, I know that I think differently than most, so don't flame me because I think differently. I am just giving another view point in the discussion.
That's my 2ยข worth.
Ken
All good input. As you say, you don't have to use the computer features while you are learning, but it is hard to turn them on later if you don't have them.
Right about not knowing, but I still think an entry level compter radio is a good investment. Will carry most people for years.
If you have a lot of channel conflict either get a comptuer radio with a freq synth or get the DX6 Spread spectrum and never have to worry about channel conflict again.
I still recommend computer radios, but I say your points are all valid and well stated.