Ive been looking through some other threads about some info on the 9CAF and from what i hear its actually an 8 channel radio? If this is an 8 channel radio id rather go with the 8U which i can get for like $50 less. And yes i know the 9caf has other options and is easier to program.
First i need to confirm that the 9caf is an 8 channel radio? then do you still think its worth going to the 9caf rather then 8u if so what other options does it have the 8u has?

Papa

P.S. For $50 i really wouldn't mind the extra time and effort in programming the 8U.