RE: Getting back into flying - what radio
Dean,
I left the hobby in 1981 and came back about 2 years ago. Back in the day, I flew Kraft radios. Kraft is gone, along with many other radio manufacturers. So I decided to go with the radio brand that has "stood the test of time". My choice was Futaba. I now have two Futaba radios, the 7C and the 12FG. (2.4GHz FASST) Many hours of carefree flying time and not one single glitch or malfunction. The performance has been perfect. I don't see how "perfect" can be improved upon. I think all the modern radios are good. You wouldn't be wrong to go with JR, Hitec, or Airtronics. There is also somelthing to be said about choosing the radio that is most popular in your area.
Hope this has been helpful.
Regards
JC
I fly twice as FASST