Ditto what Darock just said. A radio that just referred to everything in numbers, both models & channels would definitely lead to unscheduled landings on my part.[:@] I have a fairly inexpensive simple computer radio with 10 model memory that as he states calls a throttle a throttle & so on. It also let's me actually name my planes correctly instead of assigning them a number & hoping I can remember what number I've assigned to which planes. The radio I bought is a 6 Ch JR radio. The model is JR6102, for around $250 you get this Transmitter with a nice flight pack consisting of a 1200mah battery, 4 good servos, & a R700 receiver which is a 7 ch receiver. Really not a bad price for the unit. However you were asking if you really had to spend $200 for a radio. Well obviously the answer is no you don't have to but eventually you will want to. There is a new alternative though in the JR Sport series. These are relatively new & they are a budget priced computer radio that are still full of good features & model memory just at a lower price. The idea is that with the new Sport series, everyone can enjoy the quality of a JR radio without breaking the bank. I'll put up a link for you so you can see them.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...dID=JSP16000**


This is a great value for $159. It comes with 4 standard servos, a 6 ch receiver & battery. It looks to have all the features my JR6102 has at a great price!!


IMO, This is the best value on the market right now for a 6 ch computer radio/W/flight pack. It looks to be a little closer to the kind of budget you had in mind. ( I think) I hope this helps give you an idea of the kind of values you can find by shopping around a little bit.

This same Tansmitter is also available in park-flyer versions too. They would come with the same radio, & a sub-micro flight pack. The link I put up is the standard size version & the one you would want to use for a Glow Trainer. Good luck & happy shopping!!