I have never flown RC, but I would like my first readio to be capable of flying VPP planes in the future. What should I look for in a radio. I am specifically looking at the JR 7202 and the Hitec optic 6. I believe both of these are fully synthesized. The optic 6 says "Spectra synthesized capability". I gues this means it does the same thing as the 7202 as far as having 50 channel choices. Can I have some input and sugestions on what is the best radio for under $300 for future VPP flying.

VPP means Variable Pitch Propeller, correct?

You want a radio with helicopter programming. Most modern computer radios with 6 or more channels have helicopter programming on board.

The Optic 6 you're looking at... "Spectra capable" means that unless you specifically buy it with the Spectra synthesized frequency module, the radio comes as a single-frequency unit. I believe the same is true of the JR 7202; you need to specifically purchase the version that comes with the synthesized frequency module.

7202 is always synthesized. The Optic comes package with our without the Spectra module with is the synth portion.

Either should be able to handle a VPP.