RE: Want a new 2.4 transmitter...Help me decide!!
I had two brand new Spektrum receivers bad right out of the box. Horizon did take care of it immediately with zero hassle but it just scared me. I also got tired of trying to find space to mount the satellite receiver. After some thought, I sold my DX-7 and all my Spektrum receivers.
I ended up buying a Futaba 8FGA. So far it has been great and programming various wing typs and mixes is a breeze compared to the Spektrum. The transmitter is more compact and laid out better than the DX-7 and some other radios in my opinion too. I especially like the way the antenna is mounted compared to the Spektrum; it's not on this big, plastic vertical post that gets cracked and broken.
It sounds like the Airtronics is well liked though so, if your thinking of going that route, it'll likely work out great.