Good thread people!

I am also new to powered flight and have a 72 MHz 5 ch radio without buddy box (I like the radio even though it is a cheapy included with a foamy!!!). After flying with him, my instructor insists that I get a new radio with buddy capability (you can only guess why). I have 4 planes (2 gliders) with 72 MHz receivers, so I would like a transmitter that can painlessly switch between 72 MHz and 2.4G SS (so I can put my 1/5 scale now under construction on 2.4 GHZ later). I figured the Futaba 6EX would do this but I see no mention of this in any of their literature. I could buy an older 72 MHz and add a 2.4 GHz module later but prefer a new radio with the other usabliity improvements.

Anyone know of a brand that can switch between 72 MHz and 2.4 GHz so I can use my legacy 72 MHz receivers? How about the Airtronics?

Thanks,

Art