2slow2matter, thank you very much for this info, it was exactly what I needed to know. I have spent a lot of time debating radios and finally had settled on the 7202. As much as I would like to go to a 9303, I just can't justify the extra cost. I have put together a list of planes that I want, and I can't find one that will use more than seven channels (this was under the assumption that I can mix dual aileron, elevator, and rudder). The only real challenge will be if I get a plane with dedicated flaps in addition to the channels listed before. I am not really into retracts, and smoke so those are a non-issue. Looking at this list, and what I expect my plane budget to be over the next 2 years (which is the time I expect the radio to last before an upgrade) I don't see myself getting into anything that will require 9 channels.

Anyway, sorry for hijacking the thread. Thanks again for the information!